You get to create and bring to life a system of magic, whole cities, and the people who will tell your story. Sounds like fun, no?

How a new tough-love approach worked for one novelist.

A novelist wonders how far you should manipulate experiences  to write an engaging memoir.

To compose a successful ars poetica poem, try one of three time-tested approaches.

Dorothy Allison’s bold, defiant writer’s voice has stayed strong, despite a harrowing three-year bout with writer’s block.

A generous and authentic approach to social media will earn you and your book raves.

Our novelist has built a convenient trove of information about everything from light and sky to clothing and hairstyles.

Which aspects of a job get in the way of one’s literary passion? A novelist went after some answers.

This freelancer has found success by proposing the types of articles that solve problems for readers.

Alan Ball, creator of the hit HBO dramas True Blood and Six Feet Under, mines the richness of everyday life.

Here is some advice on how to maintain your momentum and keep writing steadily.

How surrealism and humor can strengthen a story’s bitter moments. Think Tim Burton.

More writers are developing a strategy early on to distinguish themselves in the marketplace.

With an increased demand for quality content, writers find more work online.

This month we look at The Georgia Review's tone, preferences and contributors.

Read surefire tips on entering  contests from a contest winner, as well as Lisa Shearin’s bi-monthly column, a question for Ask The Writer, and more.

Reviews of new books of interest to writers.

This month, our annual roundup of writing programs.

Lan Samantha Chang, director of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, often writes to re-create an emotion that haunts her.