I remember my first session as a writing coach.
Published: Wed, 12/16/15
"I remember my first session as a writing coach. I was nervous. "WriteByNight was pretty new. We had been offering creative writing workshops in…
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With writer's block as bad as mine . . .
Published: Wed, 12/09/15
"For a writer with writer’s block as bad as mine, a writing coach is what a lifeguard is to a tired swimmer caught in a rip current. The writing coach…
No really, what is a writing coach?
Published: Wed, 12/02/15
Hey there, Last week we talked about how there are as many definitions of what a writing coach does as there are writing coaches. (Well, maybe there…
What is a writing coach?
Published: Tue, 11/24/15
Happy Thanksgiving week, writers!David’s recent post about what a writing coach isn’t got us thinking about what a writing coach is. A teacher? a…
Words of Wisdom for Aspiring Writers [video]
Published: Wed, 11/18/15
"Don’t be afraid to show your work to others," says WBN coach Chris Matti ."Write as much as you can until you get something decent," advises WBN…
8 Differences Between a Writing Coach and a Football Coach
Published: Tue, 11/10/15
Happy Tuesday, WriteByNighters!"For many of us, the word 'coach' summons images of some square-jawed dude or dudette gripping a clipboard in his/her…
If my boss found out that I write at work . . .
Published: Fri, 11/06/15
"Back in July, our Writers at Work at Work series hit a bit of a . . . well, let’s call it a work stoppage. I’ll assume it’s because you’re way too…
"Writing is so easy for me."
Published: Wed, 10/28/15
"'Writing is so easy for me; I never have a frustrating writing session,' says a writer who’s totally lying. "You’re going to have hellish days, days…
Creative nonfiction by WBN consultant Resa Alboher
Published: Mon, 10/19/15
The Last Flight Out of Moscowby Resa Alboher"Earlier this year, Delta Airlines announced that it would be discontinuing its direct flight to Moscow…
The importance of -- gulp -- reading your writing aloud
Published: Fri, 10/16/15
Dear writers,"On our recent blog post about the different types of editing, WriteByNighter Glynis J. commented, in part, 'I definitely am going to…