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The Writer staff blog
Ethics in online journalism—how do you measure up?
Journalist Kay B. Day brings you news of Internet trends, developments and technology.
Writing in formal and informal voices; What is a 'galley'?
Brandi Reissenweber of Gotham Writers' Workshop addresses your questions on writing.
The role of agents
Author Nancy I. Sanders offers advice about writing for children.
More about on-campus nonteaching salaries
Contributing editor Erika Dreifus summarizes median salaries for on-campus, nonteaching jobs for writers.
An ode to London's 'Elephant Man'
Read Patrick Hicks' poem, "The Poet of Liverpool Street Station," inspired by one of London's most famous 19th-century citizens.
More on the power of clichés
Short story and novel author Eric Witchey shows how to improve your writing by studying clichés.
More on surviving the revision process
Freelancer Lisa K. Friedman offers a round-up of advice for working with editors.
WHAT'S NEW ON THE SITE
Congratulations to the winners of our 2008 Short-Story Contest!
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2009 Sylvia K. Burack Scholarship competition now open
Timeless words of wisdom for writers
Sam McCarver highlights writing advice from the very first Writer's Handbook
Need a writing prompt? Here are 12 new ones!
Writers' Exchange winners
Readers share their favorite writing faux pas.
7 steps for thriving in a tough economy
How veteran freelancer John K. Borchardt dug himself out of a hole
Top reasons queries get rejected
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2008 Short-Story Contest Winners announced!
2009 Sylvia K. Burack Scholarship competition open
The Writer wins its sixth Eddie award!
2008 Burack Award winner named
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