Sophia Hawthorne on Devotion
2022-12-14
Sophia Peabody Hawthorne, (1809-1871) was the devoted and artistically giftedRead More →
Hannah Adams on Being a Professional Writer
2022-06-20
Hannah Adams (1755-1831) has gone down in history as the first American, professional woman writer. But how that came about is a lesson for any writer about the trials and tribulations of getting a book published and the importance of copyright.Read More →
Caroline Howard Jervey on Happy Ladies
2022-01-23
Many romance writers of the past have quietly slipped into oblivion despite popularity during their lifetimes. One such author is Caroline Howard Jervey.Read More →
Sarah Josepha Hale on Beginning a Novel
2021-11-25
Widow, Sarah Josepha Hale (1788-1877) wrote and worked to support her family. As editor of first the American Lady’s Book and then Godey’s Lady Book she was arbitrator of American fashion and letters for over forty years.Read More →
Aphra Behn on Love
2021-05-16
The first woman to make a living solely from her writing is Aphra Behn (1640-1689) who lived in the time of the English Restoration under Charles the 2nd.Read More →
Beatrice Potter Webb on Constraining an Intellect
2020-11-29
Beatrice Potter Webb is best known for the work she did as a social reformer and economist with her husband, Sidney Webb.Read More →
Cecily Hamilton on Being Brave
2020-10-25
Cicely Hamilton founded the British Women’s Writers’ Suffrage League and wrote plays and songs that furthered the cause.Read More →
Wide, Wide World: A Book Review for International Woman’s Day
2019-03-08
“Good came out of evil, as it often does…” ThusRead More →
Sarah Josepha Hale on Beginning a Novel
2019-02-12
If you enjoyed your Thanksgiving holiday, you can thank SarahRead More →