Jael Davis, DePaul University

It’s easy to get stuck when working on a creative project, but there are many strategies you can use to stay inspired.

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

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

Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

Inspiration can come from the most unusual (or mundane) places.

Vanessa Le, Chabot College

Read, write, listen to podcasts, repeat.

Plamedie Ifasso, Texas Woman’s University

Acing class and becoming a better writer along the way? Challenge accepted.

Angela Herbst, Lakeland University

Each of the following literary magazines will offer you much help and many opportunities.