Looking towards 2018, or, the Role Balance Plays in Approaching Your Writing Goals

Jessica Hatch December 28, 2017

If you've ever sung along with the radio, then you know this balance on a personal level. Your breath is finite. If you don't measure your inhalations and exhalations, you'll never keep up with the singer. (This is also a problem if you try to sing every part in "Bohemian Rhapsody," but I digress.)

Mors Tua Vita Mea Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2018 Workshop

Jessica Hatch December 21, 2017

"Look, amazing things will happen to you as a writer only if you try." Read on to hear about Jessica's experience at the inaugural MTVM workshop, as well as what you can expect if you apply.

The Hatch Books Last-Minute Gift Guide

Jessica Hatch December 14, 2017

Still not sure which gifts to get the bookworms in your life? We have a few ideas...

What To Do Now that NaNoWriMo is Over

Jessica Hatch December 7, 2017

As latte drinkers ditch PSL for peppermint mocha, challenge writers the world over breathe a sigh of relief: they survived another National Novel Writing Month.

But what should they do to prevent their manuscript from gathering dust on their hard drive? Have a good game plan, of course.

Sometimes, You Need a Good Veg Day.

Jessica Hatch November 30, 2017

Bottom line: it’s difficult to sustain and motivate as a creative professional if you’re experiencing burnout. Sometimes, you just need a good veg day.