Tell us about your writing space: July '25 talking point Introducing monthly talking points with an exploration of what makes a workable writing space. Tags: talking points monthly talking point topic of discussion writing life Read more about Tell us about your writing space: July '25 talking pointAdd new comment
How (and how not) to compare yourself to other writers Here are four considerations for making the right kinds of comparisons, the ones that will build you up instead of break you down. Tags: writing life WRITING PRACTICE mindfulness in writing Read more about How (and how not) to compare yourself to other writers3 commentsAdd new comment
Nonfiction: Helena Writes #62--On knowing more than we can understand (yet) When I write in my journal, every morning, with coffee, sometimes the writing heats up, feels like it’s about to deliver something... Tags: nonfiction writing life revision first draft revising a story memoir Read more about Nonfiction: Helena Writes #62--On knowing more than we can understand (yet)1 commentAdd new comment
New year, new writing life practices Three new approaches to getting back to the page. Tags: WRITING EXERCISE WRITING PRACTICE writing prompt writing life Read more about New year, new writing life practices1 commentAdd new comment
Writing to stay grounded through the holidays Making time to write during hectic or stressful times can help you take stock of where you are, plan a project that excites you, and stay connected to things that matter most. Tags: WRITING PRACTICE gratitude journal journal practice letter writing storytelling WRITING AS COPING WRITING AS AN ESCAPE WRITING AS HEALING writing life Read more about Writing to stay grounded through the holidaysAdd new comment
Nonfiction: Helena Writes #57--On deadlines, blues, and grace In her 57th post, Helena grapples first with this column’s deadline, then with a transformative experience of both grief and love. Tags: Helena Writes nonfiction memoir grief MEMORY writing life deadlines Read more about Nonfiction: Helena Writes #57--On deadlines, blues, and graceAdd new comment
Nonfiction: Helena Writes #54_On shifts and fragments In her 54th post, Helena shares some fragments of nonfiction stories from her works-in-progress binder. Tags: nonfiction memoir writing life writing in fragments CREATIVE PROCESS Read more about Nonfiction: Helena Writes #54_On shifts and fragmentsAdd new comment
Fiction: Helena Writes #53_On destiny and bird language In her 53rd post, Helena shares another continuation of her favorite of her original works, Ruthie Pincus of Brooklyn. Tags: fiction writing life storytelling Read more about Fiction: Helena Writes #53_On destiny and bird languageAdd new comment
Memoir: Helena Writes #43--On the departure from one's parents When I was fourteen and life had taken its hormonal turn, pushing me out of the childhood home that I thought was permanent, I bought a monkey... Tags: memoir nonfiction Helena Writes writing life Read more about Memoir: Helena Writes #43--On the departure from one's parentsAdd new comment
Helena Writes #32: On music in our family My dad whistled. Cheer was part of his nature. He whistled around the house and in the car, and sometimes he sang. Tags: Helena Writes memoir writing life Read more about Helena Writes #32: On music in our familyAdd new comment