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Making Yourself the Product in the Age of AI and Social Media Saturation

1 month ago | shewrites.com | Christelle Lujan

This month, we’re featuring Amie McNee of Inspired to Write on our cover. She shared so much about her journey both online and in writing that it’s impossible to pluck out all the gold that was there in just one article. One of the things she touched on that stuck out was making yourself the niche you’re in.
4 Querying Mistakes I Made — Now You Can Avoid Them | She Writes

1 month ago | shewrites.com | Karis Rogerson

Learn from my mistakes, friends! I spent nearly nine years querying five different projects, sending hundreds of individual requests over the years. I queried esteemed agents who’d been at their agencies for decades and I queried brand-new agents who’d just opened their inboxes. I received rejections within minutes and I received rejections after over a year in the slush pile. Over the course of those nine years, I made plenty of mistakes.
The 10 Things Keeping You From Creating and How to Alchemize Them Into Art

1 month ago | shewrites.com | Hannah Diffey

Creativity is sometimes a struggle. One moment, you are bursting with ideas, ready to fill pages, next, you are staring at a blank screen, paralyzed by self-doubt and overthinking every creative choice. Every writer, artist, and creator faces hurdles that keep them from doing what they love. The trick is not to avoid these challenges but to turn them into fuel for your work. Here are ten common creative roadblocks and how to alchemize them into art.
Books for When You're in a Creative Rut

1 month ago | shewrites.com | Hannah Diffey

Every creative person hits a wall at some point. Whether you are a writer, artist, musician, or any other type of creator, the dreaded creative rut can feel like an inescapable void. The good news? There are books out there designed to reignite your spark, help you push past self-doubt, and inspire you to keep making. Here are eight books that will help you break free from a creative rut and get back to creating with passion and purpose.
Amie McNee's Advice for Artists from Inspired to Write to Motivate You Right Now

1 month ago | shewrites.com | Hannah Diffey

Amie McNee, known on Instagram as @inspiredtowrite, has become a powerful voice for writers and artists working with the highs and lows of creative life. Through her daily posts, she offers guidance, encouragement, and hard-hitting truths about what it really means to pursue an artistic path. Her words are powerful reminders to those who have ever doubted their creative ambitions, faced rejection, or felt pressure to conform to traditional career expectations.
Amie McNee’s Creative War Cry: Why the World Needs Your Art

1 month ago | shewrites.com | Christelle Lujan

Living a creative life isn’t just about doing the work—it’s also about finding community, a challenge nearly every artist faces. We hear this advice so often that it starts to feel like background noise as we retreat into our quiet corners, typing away in isolation and only “connecting” with others during a mindless scroll break. Writing is, by nature, a solitary endeavor, and parts of it always will be. But the truth remains: we need others to sustain us on this journey.
How to Compose a Short Story Collection

2 months ago | shewrites.com | Hannah Diffey

Creating a short story collection is a very unique literary goal that gives authors the opportunity to show off their storytelling skills in a compact format with many different genres and writing styles. Unlike novels, which focus on a single storyline, short story collections allow writers to explore several different themes, characters, and styles. Here are the most important steps for composing a short story collection that resonates with readers and leaves a lasting impression.
Step-by-Step Guide for Writing an Effective Short Story

2 months ago | shewrites.com | Hannah Diffey

Short stories are a powerful and compact form of writing that distills storytelling into just a few thousand words. They give readers a journey that can often be consumed in just one sitting. Writing a short story can seem daunting, but with a clear step-by-step guide, you can create a piece that resonates with readers. This guide will walk you through the most important stages of writing a short story, from ideation to polishing it for publication.
Exclusive Interview with Curtis Sittenfeld on Her Latest Short Story Collection

2 months ago | shewrites.com | Christelle Lujan

Curtis Sittenfeld is a New York Times bestselling author known for her insightful explorations of contemporary life and relationships. Her novels include Prep, American Wife, and Romantic Comedy, and her short stories have been featured in publications such as The New Yorker and The Washington Post. Her latest collection, Show Don’t Tell, releases in February 2025, offering a series of stories that delve into themes of marriage, friendship, fame, and artistic ambition.
How to Adapt Your Novel into a Screenplay

Jan 24, 2025 | shewrites.com | Christelle Lujan

So many authors dream of the opportunity to see their story appear on the screen. Whether it’s a cozy Hallmark movie or a major production for Netflix, the chance to see a story come to life on a different medium is thrilling. And while some authors may get their story optioned before a book is even published, other authors might be wondering if they can facilitate the process by adapting their novel themselves.