Advice

It was raining… and I had coffee
No one really knows why rain seems to turn the entire world into a pause button. Everything else just waits—work, responsibilities, plans. Forget about logic; once that first drop hits, all reason goes out the window.
By Caca Oispipiabout a month ago in Writers
Writers Support. Top Story - February 2026.
I watched a writer of Hope books speak to a group of 80 people about writing. He was looking for 10 people to share stories of kindness. How someone else in their life reached out and was kind to them.
By Denise E Lindquistabout a month ago in Writers
How Shared Living Is Quietly Changing the Way Cities Feel Like Home
Living in a big city often looks exciting from the outside, but the reality can be very different. New neighborhoods, unfamiliar routines, high rents, and long contracts can make settling in feel overwhelming. For many people, especially students, freelancers, and professionals moving for work, housing becomes the biggest challenge—not because options are limited, but because flexibility is.
By Ausfab Groupabout a month ago in Writers
Constructive Criticism
People always say they’re open to constructive criticism, but they usually mean they’re open to praise. It doesn’t take much pride and ego swallowing to accept praise; even Donald Trump can do it. However, constructive criticism may need a grain or two of sugar going down.
By Harper Lewisabout a month ago in Writers
I Wrote Every Day for 6 Months and Burned Out Completely. Here’s What I Was Doing Wrong.
Six months of writing every single day without a single missed day, and I was proud of that streak. But I was also completely exhausted, resentful, and starting to hate the thing I'd committed to doing.
By Ellen Francesabout a month ago in Writers
How My FOMO Slowly Lost Its Power By 2026
There was a time when FOMO controlled my thoughts more than I like to admit. It wasn’t loud or dramatic—it was quiet, constant, and exhausting. It sat in the background of my mind while I tried to move forward, reminding me that others were getting ahead while I felt stuck.
By Mubarik Ahmad about a month ago in Writers
I’ve Started 23 Writing Projects. I’ve Finished 2. Here’s Why.
I have a folder on my computer called "Writing Projects." It contains 23 documents. Each one is a project I started with full conviction that this was the one. There is a book that would I would call my masterpiece. And the series that would take off. Most are ideas that were too good not to pursue.
By Ellen Francesabout a month ago in Writers
Analyse this!. Top Story - February 2026.
Wanna know how to improve your writing? There is a simple, quick, tried and tested method. Tried and tested by who? By me, as it happens, and I can guarantee that it will work for you. I know what I am talking about. Not always, of course, but certainly in this case.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a month ago in Writers
How to Write When You’re Afraid Your Ex/Boss/Family Will See It
I hover over the "publish" button for three full minutes before I finally click it. I do this every single time. As soon as I publish, my article goes live. What I've written is now searchable, findable, and anyone can read it. I mean, literally anyone.
By Ellen Francesabout a month ago in Writers
If You Write A Book, Don’t Tell Anyone. Top Story - February 2026.
There are days when I’m grateful Amazon doesn’t tell me specifically who has bought my book and who hasn’t. If they did, I would be heartbroken when I read the list and noticed all the important names in my life were not on my list of customers.
By Ellen Francesabout a month ago in Writers
How To Write When You Can't Write
I think the only way to write when you're experiencing any type of emotion that could be a potential blocker is to simply write.
By Destiny S. Harrisabout a month ago in Writers
Prayers That Go Deeper Than Politics
Prayers for safety, prayers for peace, Prayers that violence would finally cease.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcastabout a month ago in Writers