Even in a world that’s so digitally connected, writing can still feel isolating. The lion’s share of my writing and writing-related tasks are done in the quiet of my room, where I brainstorm, edit, email, upload, download, post and more. As a solo writer, I’m also the solo figure-things-out-er. I don’t have anyone in my local friend circle with whom I can think through writing goals or analyze projects. Enter: the mastermind. Mastermind groups are a valuable source of support and feedback for writers. My current mastermind has met for nine years and grew out of connections we formed years ago in COMPEL. Let’s unpack what a mastermind is and how it works. 1. What is a mastermind? A mastermind is a group of peers…

Do you feel stuck in your writing? Every writer feels stuck from time to time. Perhaps you feel dry, empty…