by Sara Stibitz | Jun 29, 2018 | Writing Advice
As someone who spends most of her time in her head and has to consciously make a decision to move, to be active, to stretch my body, embodied writing seems like an oxymoron at first glance. Embodied writing, however, is a practice that can help you connect more deeply...
by Sara Stibitz | Jun 27, 2018 | Confessions of a Writer, Writing Advice
A talented writer friend of mine keeps telling me, “For the love of god, please stop keeping your voice to yourself.” My immediate impulse is to wonder what it is she likes about it, and what the hell I’m supposed to write about that matters. I suppose inherent in...
by Sara Stibitz | May 18, 2018 | Confessions of a Writer, Writing Advice
There are days when I forget about the pain of losing my mother. That sounds kind of harsh, as if I’m saying “I forget about my mother,” which isn’t true. I think of her nearly every day, usually in the context of praying for her to watch over my daughter Lily, or...
by Sara Stibitz | Apr 1, 2018 | From the Greats
My dear reader: If you’ve ever studied copy, you know that the most oft-repeated advice is that you must write by hand the best copy you can find. Hands down, it’s the most effective way to learn how to write copy that sells. Writing out some of my...
by Sara Stibitz | Mar 21, 2018 | Editing Advice, Featured
Yes, you need an editor for your book, and here’s what you should know You’ve finished your book and you’ve done as much as you can on your own. Now, you need to know how to hire an editor to give it a “once over.” At least, that’s what you think an editor does....