Tag Archives: Advice for Writers

My Advice to Poets, Part I- Getting Started

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:26 AM 1. Decide why you are writing (or want to write) poetry. There are many reasons: as an emotional outlet, to be heard, to become well-known, to get paid, to be respected … Continue reading →

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Awareness

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on April 27, 2011 at 9:14 AM Today’s guest post courtesy of Beth Honeycutt. “Pay attention!” I can still hear the voices of teachers remonstrating with students in classrooms all the way through college, to just pay attention. … Continue reading →

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Asking for What we Need

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on March 28, 2011 at 3:35 PM There’s a certain lesson that I keep relearning in every facet of my life over and over again since I was born. It’s very simple, yet I never seem to remember … Continue reading →

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11 Things I Learned at DFWcon

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on February 28, 2011 at 4:47 PM Just got back from the con last night, and man my head is spinning. Not only did I get my first requests (yes, plural!) for full manuscripts, but I also got … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Make Your Writing Wicked-Good

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on February 16, 2011 at 12:20 AM With all of the writing blogs out there, doesn’t it eventually begin to feel like everyone is just regurgitating the same advice in different phrasing? Well, you won’t have to worry … Continue reading →

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