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How to Ask For What You Want

Struggling to assert yourself? Here are some valuable tips to help you communicate your needs clearly and help others understand how they can support you and your practice.

Tips from our Brainstorming Class

Starring at a blank screen? Start the writing process with low-stakes brainstorming exercises, you can mine for raw materials, to refine into meaningful piece of text.

We Have Expanded Hours

Need help with a piece of text? Due to the popularity of our virtual one-on-ones, Faith Holland will now be offering meetings!

Our New Artist Statement Generator!

Need a short artist statement? Visit our Artist Statement Generator and create one for free by answering a few quick questions. Your statement will be automatically generated and emailed to you.

Curated Lists of Artists’ Opportunities

We occasionally share handpicked artist opportunities, but why not build your own list? To help you out, here are some online grant, residency, and fellowship databases we love.

How To Say No

Struggling to assert your worth? Here are some thoughts on how to respond to unwanted requests for free labor.

Why You Should Seek Out Rejections

Kim Liao, a fiction writer and essayist, shared a valuable perspective shift in “Why You Should Aim for 100 Rejections a Year,” offering insights applicable to all artists.

Artist Bio Worksheet

Organizing your artistic journey into a short story can actually be a considerable challenge. If you are struggling, you are not alone. Here is a worksheet to get you started.

How to Apply for Residencies

Thinking of applying for residencies? Most residency programs ask for roughly the same things and you can prepare some of these in advance. That way, when an exciting opportunity catches your eye, applying will be easier.