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Today’s Write Now interview features Mark Rubinstein, author of 16 books including ASSASSIN’S LULLABY and THE STORYTELLERS. — In today’s Write Now interview, Mark Rubinstein explains that writing on a treadmill during inclement weather sparks his creativity. We experience daily thunderstorms here in Orlando, and I typically find them soothing. Now I’m going to consider how they may also bring creativity. Enjoy Mark’s interview.

How does the Spring Twitter client by Junyu Kuang stack up to Tweetbot and Twitterrific? — As a writer who loves technology, I’m on a never-ending quest to find the best tools that streamline my business and save me time. Let me be your canary in the coal mine, testing tools to determine if they’re right for you. …

This Week In Writing, we explore the controversial origins of the bikini and how our writing can stoke controversy of its own. — Today is National Bikini Day here in the United States, celebrating the invention of the two-piece bathing suit. While common today, the bikini’s origins were quite controversial. People thought it immodest and taboo. The name bikini was even taken from the Bikini Atoll where the U.S. tested nuclear weapons. Talk…

Today’s Write Now interview features Elizabeth Gould, former nonprofit director and author of THE WELL OF TRUTH. — Do you break up writing sessions with physical activity? I know people who make it a point to mix weight-lifting sets into their writing and working sessions. I’ve tried it, and, well, it’s hard to remain motivated. In today’s interview, Elizabeth Gould shares that pushups are crucial to overcoming writer’s…

What writers and editors can learn from my experience editing The Writing Cooperative, one of Medium’s top publications — The Writing Cooperative is Medium’s largest publication dedicated to writers. We publish a ton of writing advice daily. However, as JoAnn Ryan recently pointed out in an email, we don’t have a lot of advice for publication editors. While I cannot speak for all editors, I have developed a dedicated…

This Week In Writing, we explore how I’m shocked how many writers don’t take advantage of Twitter’s potential for writers. — Twitter is the place to connect with other people, especially other writers. Many writers have found great success connecting and engaging with others on Twitter. In the early days of Medium, you actually signed up by linking your Twitter account. Today, however, I find far too many writers are not…

Today’s Write Now interview features Wes Dyson, marketer and author of MYRACLES IN THE VOID. — In Eddie Wong’s autobiography, Fresh Off The Boat, he describes the cooking phrase “throwing out the first.” Essentially, he says that to get the best flavor or seasoning, you have to cook something as a sacrifice — it’s the same idea as throwing out the first pancake. Wes Dyson applies…