Writer's life

The inner work of the craft

4 articles tagged writer's life, drawn from across the archive.

Famous column, wise advice

Famous Story, Wise Advice This is a famous column written way back in 1963. It led to the editors' wise saying: 'Always look for...

Freelance Life: The Loneliness and the Money

Is freelancing lonely? Is the money bad? Yes and no. Every profession in the world - rock star, accountant, brain surgeon, actor...

The Hardest Article to Write

Student: You have eight fingers and two thumbs with which to TYPE your work. You might be smart enough to have become a touch...

Writer's Block: It's Not What You Think

You have mentioned not getting on with your intended article. Well, like you I have no magic answer. Not finishing a piece of...