How to Survive Rejection

Dear Author: How to Survive Your First Rejection

ByJenifer Ruth

Receiving your first rejection letter as a writer can be a tough pill to swallow. It’s natural to feel disappointed, frustrated, and even a little discouraged. But it’s important to remember that rejection is a normal part of the writing process. Many successful writers have faced countless rejections before finally seeing their work published. Surviving…

Successful Student Writing Conference

8 Secrets to Successful Student Writing Conferences

ByJenifer Ruth

If you’ve ever taught creative writing, you know the first thing that other teachers recommend is having student conferences about their writing. Those same teachers don’t often tell you what that is or how to do it. Here are 8 secrets to a successful student writing conference. What is a Student Writing Conference? A writing…

Engage students

Pictures Increase Student Engagement in Creative Writing

ByJenifer Ruth

One of the biggest challenges in teaching creative writing is keeping students engaged and motivated to write. Let’s face it, many have had very negative experiences when it comes to creative writing, whether it was a bad grade or negative comments. But it can also be due to how open and broad the guidelines are….

Balance and Self-Care

Self-Care for a Productive Writing Life

ByJenifer Ruth

Self-care is essential for maintaining a productive writing life. As writers, we often spend long hours sitting at our desks, pouring our creativity and energy into our work. However, it’s important to remember to take care of ourselves both physically and mentally in order to continue producing high-quality content. By prioritizing self-care, we can improve…