Audrey Bowers, Butler University

Finding a home for your work can be hard, but it isn’t impossible. 

Kane Howard, York College

November has long been celebrated as National Novel Writing Month, a time when aspiring authors try to write 50,000 words of a novel.

Audrey Bowers, Butler University

A master’s degree may actually complicate your relationship with writing.

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

The iconic memoir and how-to-guide from the world-famous author continues to offer practical advice to prospective writers.

Anna Merlo, University of Queensland, Australia

No other major will help you learn to see the world differently and give you soft skills like an arts degree will.

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

In the midst of finals season, it is important for students to recharge and revitalize by reconnecting with hobbies.

Beth Jordan, Aquinas College

Because this type of writing is unlike anything you’d typically find in professional or academic settings, it can be difficult to get the hang of. Here are some tips to help your writing process.

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

Take a glimpse at the accomplishments of this talented young woman who overcame a speech disorder and went on to shape the future for creative writers.

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

As schools convert many courses to web-based video chats due to COVID-19, writers perhaps suffer the most.

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Scott O’Connor has a unique and fearless writing style that will immerse you in the novel and make you feel like you’re part of the story.

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

This exercise is one of the best ways to help authors overcome feeling stuck. Following certain guidelines of the practice will ensure success.

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

It’s time people start taking the genre seriously.

Daniel Reed

We all have to begin somewhere.

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

Writing is — and should be — really hard and really frustrating. Otherwise, you’re not doing it right.

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

Here’s my dive into the world of being a writer at an art school, and if being a writer is equal to being an artist.

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

If National Novel Writing Month proved too tough before, maybe it’s time to try this virtual writer’s retreat.

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

Myrland read one of the Greek philosopher’s most popular works so that you don’t have to.

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

Step one: Write a screenplay. Step two: Win Sundance. Step three: Quit your day job. Step four: Retire comfortably at 35.

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

Learn from the small screen of your computer so you can excel on the silver screen of the movie theatre.

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

The site is much more than just wedding, craft and travel ideas.

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

~ Especially ~ if you’re not a writer.

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

Whether it’s in journalism, poetry or fiction, Pulgar has a keen eye for criticism and good wit.