Meg Dowell Writes

writing tips

To Write Through Losing Everything

Your words on a page can be life-changing, even if you ultimately keep them for yourself.
Who Is Meant to Be a Writer? Is It You?

Anyone can be a writer, but you first have to know what you’re getting into.
On Writing When You Don’t Have What You Want

Dreaming big is a writer’s best asset, but that doesn’t make the journey any easier.
Writing Your Interests

Can writing what interests you really be enough?
To Be a Writer, You Must Do Some Writing

There is one way to be a writer. It’s not as complicated as you might think.
You Can Fall In Love With Writing Again

When you do start to feel you no longer love what you do, remember this: If…
You’re More Than Just a Writer

Even if writing ends up becoming a side project instead of your main hustle, you’re still…
Novelty Revisions Is Going On Hiatus

It’s going to take a long time to return to where I was — writing a…
12 Things Writers Can Actually Control

4. Whether or not you submit your work to an editor, publisher, agent, or publication –…
10 Things All Writers Must Learn About Rejection

2. It hurts because you care. Because you’re passionate about your work. You genuinely want to…