A cup of inspiration, a dash of understanding, and a generous serving of wisdom for writers new and old. From the desk of writer and editor Deborah J. Ross comes a collection of warm, insightful essays on the writing life: including getting started, negotiating with the Idea Fairy and creating memorable characters, writing queries, surviving bad reviews, dealing with life’s interruptions, confronting creative jealousy, and nourishing yourself and your creative muse.

From advice on how to actually get started, craft and career tips, to really excellent counsel on how to survive writing in real life and still nourish yourself and your spirit, this collection offers an in-depth look at what it means to be a writer. -- Mary Rosenblum