In the wake of receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent World Fantasy Convention(!), Juliet Marillier looks back—and forward—on the writing life, reflecting on the abundance of stories that surround and define us. Today at WU.

A sobering look at the state of the public’s acceptance of AI, by author David Corbett. What will it mean for us as writers? As humans? Today at WU.

In most cases, your entire cast can’t be onstage at once. How can you raise the off-stage energy of your story? Author and coach Kathryn Craft shines a spotlight backstage, today at WU.

Imposter syndrome can be crippling, and it’s far from easy to dismiss. Author Rachel Toalson bravely shares a run-in that nearly stopped her in her tracks, and provides the recipe for taking the next scary step, today at WU.

Do you bristle at being asked to choose between identifying as a plotter or a pantser? Author Yasmin Angoe did, and defined her own process down through the divide. She shows us the way, today at WU.

Looking for some good news in regard to publishing? Fresh off of the WU UnConference, author Grace Wynter provides it, today at WU.

Can a mathematical equation solve for writing success? Author and middle school teacher Sarah Callender instructs us and cheers us on, today at WU.

What creates the invisible support that props up all successful stories? Author and teacher Don Maass delves the hidden structure of storytelling, today at WU.

What is “propulsive fiction”? Do you seek to write character-driven or plot-driven stories? Can either be propulsive? Author and writing coach Cathy Yardley has answers, today at WU.

Can a bad review be a good thing? Author Greer Macallister thinks so, and shares her reasoning, today at WU.

An impactful essay on the power of reading and speaking out, and of witnessing, during the rise of fascism, by author Elizabeth Huergo, today at WU.

Need a reminder that art delivers joy, and that you are a member in good standing of the artistic community? Author Matthew Norman did, too. He shares how his reminder came exactly when it was needed, today at WU.

Do you believe in magic? Have you ever felt spellbound by story? Author Kristan Hoffman shares her most recent encounter with magic on the page, today at WU.

Letting go of a finished project can be challenging. Author Barbara O’Neal takes us through her rituals for letting go, today at WU.

Are you a neurodiverse writer, or suspect that you are? Author Kim Bullock bravely shares her recent (but overdue) diagnosis, and offers hope to others, today at WU.

Has your work been compromised in the name of AI training? Victoria Strauss, of Writer Beware, summarizes the scenario, today at WU.

Is using AI rather than a human ghostwriter that much different? Author Kristin Hacken South braves the spooky frontier of AI ghostwriting, today at WU.

These are, indeed, unprecedented times. Author Emilie-Noelle Provost has challenged herself to document the times through her fiction, today at WU.

Stories matter. Have you been recently reminded of how much? Author and editor Dave King shares what reminded him, today at WU.

In our lives as writers, our hopes and triumphs, and even our defeats and resignations, define our journeys. Julie Christine Johnson reflects on ten years as a published author, today at WU.

Does cursing in our writing and speech matter, or does the context matter more? Author and editor Tiffany Yates Martin speaks out—uncensored—today at WU.

Ray Rhamey is back with another edition of Flog a Pro, today at WU.

Do you know the Buddhist five guidelines for well-spoken speech? Or how they can benefit your writing? Author Barbara Linn Probst illuminates us, today at WU.

Deadlines can be terrifying, even debilitating. Author Boo Walker shares how his most overwhelming deadline ultimately taught him to see them anew, today at WU.

What does it mean to seek our identity, and what does that quest have to do with writing fiction? Author David Corbett delves the subject of personal identity, today at WU.

How will you write about your life, memoir or fiction? Author Kathryn Craft examines the possibilities, today at WU.

“You can despise the choices or actions a character takes, even while you love the character and find them infinitely relatable.” Author Kathleen McCleary explores contradictory characters, today at WU.

What sort of ambition serves a fiction writer? Is it always a good thing? Author Therese Anne Fowler explores writerly ambition, today at WU.

No matter how weirdly different our methods, our brains do something AI will never accomplish. Author Kelsey Allagood unravels the awesome weirdness, today at WU.

Can set up and backstory work in chapter one? Author and literary agent Don Maass gives his short answer (no) and a highly qualified long answer, today at WU.

“Writing is often considered a solitary pursuit, but none of us make it alone.” Author Terah Shelton Harris cites the value of stewardship of our writing community and offers tips to aspiring stewards, today at WU.

Ever experienced a post-publication emotional let-down? Wondering if you will? Prolific author Rachel Toalson gets real about the topic, today at WU.

Is revising a rough draft like eating your veggies—good for you but not pleasant? Author Liz Michalski provides tips to make this necessary drudgery more palatable, today at WU.

How is the quest for a traditional publishing deal like air travel? Author Harper Ross takes on a metaphorical journey, today at WU.

“When will I stop worrying [about the approval of readers],” author Stephanie Cowell asked her mentor, Madeleine L’Engle. “Never,” L’Engle replied. Cowell implores us to bravely share our work, today at WU.

Today, you’re the judge. Ray Rhamey is back with another edition of Flog a Pro. Stop by WU and cast your vote.

This month, enjoy three of author Desmond Howard’s “drops” focused on one topic–“the reverse outline” or an outline you can create after you have a finished draft.

No matter how hard we try to stay objective, we are too close to our novels to see their flaws. Editor Dave King recommends fresh eyes, today at WU.

Have you considered Kickstarter as a publishing vehicle? Author Heather Webb investigates, today at WU.

As AI marketing scams proliferate, many authors find themselves not only as victims of theft, but targets of the very bots our own words help to train. Author David Corbett wonders about the impact moving forward, today at WU.

Acknowledging our influences shows grace and gratitude. Author Kathryn Craft asserts that it can also strengthen our grasp of who we are as writers, today at WU.

Twain insisted there were no new ideas, that we only give old ones a new and curious twist. Which has author Kasey LeBlanc wondering why we’re so hard on ourselves about striving for newness, today at WU.

Writing journeys are known for taking unexpected turns. There are false starts and missed connections. Debut author Annie Neugebaur shares how she finally boarded her unexpected train to publication, today at WU.

It’s a new month with a new season looming. Good time to get updated on all things writing and publishing. Author Densie Webb has gathered all of the most vital links in one spot, today at WU.

The process of coming up with the right cover is often a collaborative effort, requiring compromise. Author Sarah Callender shares her experience, today at WU.

We can all agree that there’s truth in fiction, but how do we really define truth? How do we reveal it authentically? Author and agent Don Maass weighs in on truth, today at WU.

The day after Labor Day, for students, is often the first day of school. Which instilled for many of us that it’s time to get to work. Author Natalie Hart wonders if we should get back to play instead, today at WU.

Perseverance is almost worshipped among novelists seeking publication. But what if the best answer is giving up? Author Greer Macallister shares her experience, today at WU.

Does creativity spring from the wilderness of imagination? Or is it deeply rooted in a collection of lived experience? Author Kristin Hacken South explores the origins of her creativity, today at WU.

How do you reinvigorate your creativity when it flags? Author Emilie-Noelle Provost shares her methods and tips, today at WU.