Erika Dreifus

Each week (typically Fridays), the Practicing Writing blog offers writing and publishing resources, news, and reflections to peruse over the weekend.

• “Is 2026 the year you’re going to get a book deal? If you write nonfiction, that means it’s time to start setting some book proposal writing goals.” Debra Ecklering proposes 10 such goals in a piece for Writer’s Digest.
• Speaking 2026: Over on Jane Friedman’s site, Lacy Phillips advises us to “watch for these social media trends” in the new year.
• ICYMI: This is the closest thing to a year-in-review post regarding my writing practice that you’ll find.
• Free virtual event happening next week (January 14): “Money Isn’t the Worst! Personal Finance 101 for Creatives.” Hosted by the Authors Guild.
• And over on My Machberet, two new posts of note. The first spotlights a number of tbr titles publishing January-June 2026; the second offers a brief list of opportunities now open for submissions in the Jewish-writing space. (Please note that since the pool for such opportunities is small, I don’t limit myself to sharing only fee-free-and-paying calls in this instance.)

Have a good weekend.