Archive - The Craft by Permission to Write

the craft. writing to process.

“The writer’s responsibility (whatever her or his time) is to change the world — improve his/her own time.

Jun 29 •

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May 2025

the craft. publishing pathways.

There is not one way to get your words to the world.

May 4 •

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April 2025

the craft. selecting work for a reading.

There's an art to picking work that is engaging.

Apr 14 •

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the craft. the art of sample pages.

Writing those 10-15 pages can be make or break.

Apr 7 •

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March 2025

the craft. the power of place.

Setting as character in diverse storytelling.

Mar 24 •

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the craft. spring renewal: rituals for creative rejuvenation.

Spring has almost sprung and I’m excited to tell you that your battle with the seasonal blues is coming to an end.

Mar 17 •

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February 2025

the craft. residency and fellowship season.

It’s that time of year, where so many writers are putting together their packages to send off for residencies and fellowships in hopes that they’ll…

Feb 27 •

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the craft. Writing Our Village into Love Stories

When you initially sit down to write a love story, you may think it’s just about those two people.

Feb 17 •

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December 2020

November 2020

the craft. for writers without an MFA.

You can still do it. | 11.30.20

Nov 30, 2020 •

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