This week’s suggested reads revolve around writing, from an MFA program to trends in copywriting portfolios to interviews with writers about their processes. If you’re a lover of working with words, this Cognitive Connection is for you.

• The Denver Egoist 2010 Portfolio Site Trends Jason Siciliano, who founded ModernCopywriter.com, penned this piece on current portfolio trends. This is one of the best—and most insightful—portfolio-related posts I’ve read for copywriters.

• MarketCopywriter Blog The Betty White Guide to Small Business Marketing This post is smart, insightful and full of useful tips. Don’t miss this one.

• The Writer’s [Inner] Journey The (New) 5-Question [Author] Interview: Allison Winn Scotch I enjoy Meredith Resnick’s author interviews and this one with Allison Winn Scotch is especially interesting because it’s Meredith’s second time to interview the author. If you want another great interview with a writer, check out this one with Dennis Danziger.

• Writer’s Digest Blog – MFA Confidential Reflection Mode: Thinking About Life Inside an MFA Program If you’re thinking about an MFA in creative writing (or any MFA, really), this is a good blog to keep an eye on over the next few weeks as Kate Monahan wraps up her last few weeks in a creative writing program.

Your turn. Any great reads that you’d like to share with your fellow readers? Print counts, too, it doesn’t have to be something online. If you’re hooked on a new book or loved an article or essay in a magazine, include it here. Please share in the comments below. Thanks!