Archive - Millennial Writer Life

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Jun 16 •

May 2025

How to Master The Writing Residency Application

An ESSENTIAL Checklist for fine tuning your application every time to make the process faster and to get more acceptances

May 4 •

March 2025

How 2024 And My (Failed) Novel Made Me Crash Out

Over the years, I’ve learned that being an artist isn’t about hitting one big milestone—it’s about constant growth, embracing uncertainty, and finding…

Mar 16 •

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This artist put together a MASSIVE list of art residencies (and here it is)

It started with a small act of care.

Mar 5 •

February 2025

How to Find, Apply, and Get Into Artist Residencies This Year

A 2025 MWL GUIDE

Feb 23 •

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December 2024

How Failing to Sell My Second Book Changed My Perspective on Writing

Dec 2, 2024 •

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October 2024

Two Years Later: How Writing WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD Healed Me

It’s been two years since the release of my memoir, When They Tell You To Be Good, and the journey has been transformative.

Oct 6, 2024 •

40:53

September 2024

New Opportunity for Writers: How to Authentically Market Yourself as a Writer

Are you looking to take your writing career to the next level?

Sep 24, 2024 •

July 2024

I Tries James Baldwin's Writing Routine

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to write like James Baldwin?

Jul 27, 2024 •

20:34

June 2024

How To Prepare For Book Submissions As An Author

On literary agents, book offers, contract questions, and more

Jun 30, 2024 •

36:24

Facing Rejection As An Artist

Rejection is a harsh reality that every artist faces at some point.

Jun 23, 2024 •

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May 2024

An Interview with Brian Gresko of The Writing Co-Lab

I’ve been running Millennial Writer Life for a few years, compiling writing opportunities and various reflections on the writing life.

May 26, 2024 •

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