Introducing Write at the Edge's weekly discussions
Introducing Write at the Edge's weekly discussions
Hello, and welcome!
I launched Write at the Edge yesterday, and I’ve been heartened by all the positive responses it has received so far. My goal in starting this newsletter is two-fold: to help writers by sharing tips and best practices I’ve learned along the way, and to build a community of writers.
One of my longtime mentors, Roy Peter Clark, has said that to become a better writer you need to do three things: read, write, and talk about reading and writing. Having a space to talk about writing is so important, but it can be difficult to find.
With this in mind, I’m going to pose a question every Friday in hopes of sparking a conversation among Write at the Edge subscribers. Since this is our first week, I’d love for you to introduce yourselves and talk about what kind of writing advice you’re in need of right now.
I want to tailor this newsletter to your needs, so it will help to have a better sense of some of the writing challenges you’re up against and what you’d like help navigating.
Share your intros and thoughts by clicking on the “leave a comment” button below! (And please don’t feel obligated to write long or beautifully crafted comments; these discussions are meant to be informal and conversational.)
Hi, congrats on this new endeavor!
I'm working on my second novel, along with two poetry manuscripts, short stories, etc. One of my challenges is juggling all of these projects at once and never having enough time to work on all of them as quickly as I'd like. I enjoy the variety and it helps prevent getting stuck, but I often feel overwhelmed. Any thoughts on this? :)
I am a long-time fan of Roy Peter Clark, and like others, I reread his works often. I'm looking forward to thoughts and ideas about focus, tighter writing, and getting to the writing.