What happens when writer idealism fades and cynicism takes hold? Kathryn Craft turns whine into gold as she shows writers a way forward.

Anne Piscano interviews award-winning author Lori Henriksen about using tarot cards as a plot development tool.

Our Writers in the Storm choose one word to guide their writing in 2019. Come share your one word for the New Year!

All of us at Writers In The Storm wish our loyal reader friends a wonderful holiday season. Below, we've gathered some wishes for you, and a few of our favorite holiday photographs. Laura Drake: I would give our readers confidence. Writing is brutal, sweat and blood work, and I'll bet even Nora has bouts of wobbly confidence. […]

Writers have those times of wondering, “Am I any good?” Today, James Preston helps us find the courage to keep going.