“At the end of the day, I’m not writing to be published. I’m writing because it’s my art—a sacred ritual that helps me process and synthesize the world, and occasionally even enjoy myself.” -Sara Kocek
“Read everything and not just the stuff you’re interested in. Read deeply and broadly. Read with a pen or pencil in hand.” -Donna M. Johnson
“Even in the most successful writing career, there are natural cycles, ebbs and flows of creativity and energy. Prioritizing mental health and joy in writing itself is what makes my practice not just sustainable, but actively sustaining.” -Amy Gentry
“When it comes to researching (whether it’s historical fiction, literary fiction, even memoir) a lot of writers think there are iron-clad rules that, if broken, will doom their chances at publication. […] [I]n the end, the writers are the ones who get to decide the best path forward.” -James Wade
“An amazing poet told me to just experience my writing in the moment, which can be difficult for someone like me who has a hard time living in the present, but it’s something I’m trying to get better at.” -Alex Temblador
“After attending this class, folks will walk away with a far better understanding of common paths to publication and a better sense of how to position their nonfiction book concept in the marketplace.” -Jessica Wilbanks
“Knowing what kinds of stories I’m drawn to helps me think about how to tell them best and helps me pay attention to what similar stories can teach me.” -Greg Garrett
“Trust the process. Don’t put yourself under too much pressure. Take breaks when you need them, and then get back to work.” -John Pipkin
“You never know when luck will strike, so all you can do is be ready with a body of work. Control what you can, and forget about the rest.” -Tonia Ransom
“Time is a like a container for a short story. How much time you want to represent will guide how you tell the story.” -Chaitali Sen
