Marilyn Horowitz

10/01/2026

Writing a book can feel overwhelming. This is how I break the process into smaller, more manageable steps.

Every writer has their own way. How do you break down your book-writing process?

09/30/2026

You don’t need to have the whole story figured out before you begin. Sometimes, writing is how you discover where the story wants to go.

09/29/2026

09/29/2026

Are you starting your writing journey?
Take it easy and come to a webinar!

09/27/2026

How much time do you spend researching information for writing your book?
Do you know when to stop?

09/27/2026

Everybody talks about how to start writing a book, but not all share how to wrap it up. Here is what I do.

Share your tricks!

09/23/2026

What makes a moment precious?

We tend to think we’ll recognize it while it’s happening. But often, the moments we value most don’t announce themselves. They happen in kitchens, hospital rooms, cars, and ordinary conversations. We understand what they meant later.

At our latest Start Writing Now webinar, the simple prompt “a precious moment” led to stories about childhood, family, beloved animals, growing older, loss, and love.

A Precious Moment Hints of fall are finally being felt in New York. The heat and humidity have lifted, students are back in school, and I’ve been able to sit on my terrace and write. For Monday night’s Start Writing Now webinar, we had a large number of sign-ups. Unfortunately, only a smal

09/22/2026

Are you trying to write and edit at the same time? That's your biggest obstacle in accomplishing your writing goals

09/21/2026

This is what I do when conflict interferes with my writing process.