Abigail Allaine

Whenever I start my creative writing classes, I always ask my students what they think their strengths and weaknesses are. Inevitably,...

My birthday passed last week and I found myself thinking about how my age has not only dictated what I write about and what I relate to,...

We've talked about the idea that so many young writers get the advice: write what you know. Then we see this play out with poorly covered...

It's astounding that even though I've put out eighteen blogs so far, the second one I ever posted is still my most viewed. I don't know...

Congratulations! You've finished your novel manuscript, made all the edits you need to, and are finally ready to shop it around to agents...

This past year, well past eight months, I've put myself and my writing out there more than I have in a few years. There are a lot of...

If there is anyone who follows my blog, you'll notice I've taken a bit of a hiatus from posting. Not because I wanted to, or meant to...

What does #NaNoWriMo mean? What is the #6amclub? And how can these things help with your writing goals?

How does one get started writing and what does the writing world look like to young authors?

How do we let our moods effect our work? It's crushing to write when it hurts, but it feels like a waste of time to write when we're happy.

Where does your love of reading come from, and is it the same place our love of writing comes from?

Where is the line when it comes to using your family for inspiration in your writing?

Finding a writing routine that works for you can be hard, but being able to fall back into creative rituals helps establish a starting point

Creativity is like a cat, waiting to be coaxed out and given treats before it'll show you affection. So how do we get the cat to come to us?

How well do you really know your characters? Doing a character profile can give you a guiding voice when working through revisions.

Using other artistic forms helps inspire and hone my writing in ways I didn't expect.

Have you ever reached out to a hero and had then take the time to respond? I did and I'll never forget that small act of kindness.

Writing a book is hard but the editing process is harder. Between finding beta readers and revising plot points, it times time and patience.

Submitting short stories is a long process that often leaves writers feeling hopeless. See how I'm navigating this journey to publication.

So many writers also teach, but how can we find a balance? Can I be the best teacher I can be and still dedicate time for my writing?