Rarely used, first-person plural can achieve effects that can’t be replicated with any other POV.

A bookish introvert made helpful contacts by reaching out to his writing community.

A novelist struggled with the sound of her character’s audiobook voice, until she saw how well it brought her story to life.

If you haven’t yet presented your work to an audience, these terrific tips from a number of experienced poets will put you at ease.

Edgar Allan Poe speaks to writers about preplanning your work, knowing the ending, concentrating on a single effect, and showing discipline and character.

For John Dufresne, author of novels including Louisiana Power & Light and Deep in the Shade of Paradise as well as writing guides including Is Life Like This?, it’s often after the 20th draft that the real fun begins.

We found 11 of the best opportunities to network with peers or have your work recognized.

John Steinbeck, Truman Capote, Mary Shelley and others learned that the best ideas hit in the most unexpected moments.

An author of 40 books offers an easy way to tackle your manuscript: Focus on just one part at a time.

A writer offers an entertaining look at confronting and conquering the demons that hinder your creativity.

When a mainstream novelist got a story published in Ellery Queen, she gained valuable insights about the genre. For another take on the key components of mysteries, see Bharti Kirchner’s sidebar. 

Tapping into ‘alternative markets’ such as advertising and public relations could boost your reach and pay as a freelancer.

A crime-fiction writer describes how and why she gave up on hard copies and bookstores and em-braced the digital world instead.

How to decide whether to pursue other projects, plus tips for making a smooth transition.

Attend a popular writers conference set in an enchanting colonial city north of Mexico City.

With all kinds of narrative possibilities, you’re limited only by your imagination.

This month’s spotlight is on the Vancouver-based quarterly Room, describing its tone, editorial preferences and contributors.

What a writer learned after a 40-day bicycle ride with her typewriter in tow, plus an innovative market for literary work, a question for Ask The Writer and more.

Reviews of three new books on writing and writers.

This month, a list of agents, publishers and magazines.

Silver Sparrow author Tayari Jones suggests thinking of your novel as like a TV sitcom: “Every character has to be interesting enough [to] have a spin-off show.”