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Get Inspired: 5 Inspiring Movies About Aspiring Writers

For when you need to remember why you started writing in the first place.

Get Haunted: Six Scary Movies About Writers and Their Ghosts

Think writer's block is scary? Think again.

Book Festivals Go Virtual: 14 More to Enjoy from Home This Late Fall and Early Winter

Did you enjoy the early fall virtual book festivals we told you about? We hope we because we have even more.

Book Festivals Go Virtual: 14 to Enjoy from Home This Early Fall

You may not be able to attend book festivals in person this year, but that doesn’t meant you can’t enjoy them.

Get Away from It All: Writing Retreats from 22 Organizations Around the World

Life can get busy and full of distractions. Sometimes it might seem like you barely have enough time to eat, let alone write. So why not get away from it

17 Writerly Places to Visit in Washington, D.C. for AWP17

It’s that time of year again. The panels, the bookfair, the schmoozing. It’s all enlightening, inspiring, and empowering — until it’s not. Don’t get us wrong. We love AWP (in fact we’ll be at booth 107), but 500+ sessions, 800+

Why WetInk? An interview with Bhumika Anand of Bangalore Writers Workshop

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Bhumika Anand, the founder and director of Bangalore Writers Workshop (BWW). She told us about why she uses WetInk and how it

Writing Workshop Roundup: Winter 2016/2017

NaNoWriMo may be over but the writing is never done. You're not alone. Classes, workshops, and communities are here to help. Here are the winter offerings from over 40 writing

12 Inspirational Gift Ideas for the Writer in Your Life

While real writers write regardless of inspiration, every little bit helps. So we’re rounding up some inspirational gifts you might want to get the writer in your life this holiday season. Inspiration in a book Writers have many books at their fingertips to

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Writing Workshop Roundup: Summer 2016

"Being a writer is like having homework every night for the rest of your life." — Lawrence Kasdan, screenwriter Having a hard time keeping up with your writing "homework"

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15 Unusual Booths to Check out at AWP

We’ve already given you the low-down on what beyond-the-MFA writing organizations you should visit at AWP (if you missed it, here’s part 1 and part 2). Now how about those organizations and businesses that are more unusual? Check out these 15 unique

Beyond the MFA at AWP, Part 2: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and More

Writing organizations, workshops, communities, and retreats are an important part of our continuing writing education. Many from across the globe will be exhibiting at the AWP bookfair. Last week we shared 16 writing organizations that cover a variety of genres. Today we have 21

Beyond the MFA at AWP, Part 1

We all know that our writing educations don’t end with an MFA. We continue to learn by continuing to write, by reading, and by listening to other writers. Writing organizations, communities, workshops, and retreats are a great source for this, and you’ll

Wet Ink at AWP -- and a Chance to Win 6 Months Free!

AWP 2016 is almost here! We're celebrating in a couple of different ways. First of all, we'll be at the bookfair! Come find us at booth #934, say hello, and find out more about Wet Ink. We're also holding a special promotion from now

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10 Literary Landmarks to Visit in L.A.

So you’re going to AWP in Los Angeles. You’re geared up to attend every session you can, network like you’ve never networked before, and hit that bookfair hard. But sooner or later you’ll need a break. We’ve already given

The Importance of a Writing Community Beyond the Classroom

Congratulations! You’ve just finished your first writing class. You’ve poured out your heart to a handful of people, and they, in turn, have done the same. You’ve supported and encouraged each other; you’ve provided and have been given valuable feedback.

16 Ways for AWP16 Exhibitors to Get the Most out of the Bookfair

You're up to speed on how you can survive and thrive at AWP as a participant. How about as a bookfair exhibitor? It's a lot of work, but there are ways you can succeed. Today we look at 16 of them. 1. Publicize, publicize,

13 Writerly Ways to Survive and Thrive at AWP

There are three little words that strike a chord of fear in many a writer’s heart. No, not “no unsolicited manuscripts.” A ... W ... P. We know, we know. They’re letters, not words, but if you’ve ever attended an AWP conference, you

Exciting news! Wet Ink has a blog

Exciting news! The online writing platform you know and love now has a blog. We’ll be posting all sorts of good writerly stuff, including Wet Ink product updates, reminders about features, any upcoming events, and more. We hope our blog will be the