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Be a jack-of-all-trades Why it may benefit you to get out of your comfort zone and write in many genres Ever wonder what it might be like to glide down the Amazon River and pen a destination piece? Or dream up a character—a corporate executive, mother of... More »	5 ways to break into parenting markets Want to crack this popular niche? We show you how to hit the mother lode. Babies are born every day. Each fall a new crop of children starts school or moves up to a higher grade. From toddlers to teens, our children face a v... More »
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	Inspiration Zone: How to battle your inner critic You may know your inner critic by name. Author Julia Cameron calls hers “Nigel.” You definitely recognize the voice. It is the sound of persistent criticism that has the potential to do you more harm than any book reviewer or newspaper critic could. ...

	Ask The Writer: Which is correct: "e-mail" or "email"? Q: I can't find the rules for the correct spelling of "e-mail." Some do "e-mail," others do simply "email." Which is right? A: You’re right; diffe...

	Editor's Notes: Learn from the best This issue is especially rich in advice from noteworthy authors, including: Irish novelist Maeve Binchy, who offers thoughtful suggestions on finding ...

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' … A world that can’t stop talking'

Ron Kovach

Calling all introverts, or half-introverts! (I’d guess one of those phrases accurately describes a majority of the thoughtful, book-wormish rea... Read more »

Writing help is on the way

Sarah C. Lange

If you are having trouble finishing a writing project—or getting one started—the May 2012 issue of The Writer magazine, on newsstands... Read more »

Biographer Robert Caro a force of nature

Ron Kovach

Chances are, serious fans of biography keep on eye on the writer who is one of the greatest practitioners in that genre, Robert Caro. The fourth vol... Read more »

Larry McMurtry’s talented son

Ron Kovach

When a friend asked if I wanted to hear James McMurtry perform at Shank Hall in Milwaukee last week, I figured what the heck. Being quite ... Read more »

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