One of the toughest things for me as a writer is to keep from editing while I’m composing. I want to get it just right, and if I change that word, cross out that part, rearrange these, etc... But if I do all those things (which I’m struggling with as I write this) while trying to express what the work needs to express, what happens to my focus or the passion of the writing? Give yourself permission to “just write,” let it pour; at this point, it doesn’t matter if it makes sen

You know the guidelines---journals always want you to send your best work. But how do you make it your best? Notice the work bench? We’d like to think that words flow effortlessly through our fingers, right onto the page (or screen), and that’s the end of it. But most of us mere humans have to work at it – go back, cut, polish, cut, polish, again and again. A great way to improve your work is to get involved in a writers group that will give you honest, kind feedback. Many su