January 2007

The Writer

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Features
Step by Step: 6 steps to bring your biography to life
By Lori Van Pelt
Step by Step: How to transform a short-story into a novel
By Jordan E. Rosenfeld
Sharpen your skills in 99 words or less
By Harvey Stanbrough
Learn to listen for the voice
By Gary Fincke
MFA Programs: How to choose when it's decision time
By Tom Kealey
Freelancing: Generate ideas with our A-Z guide
By Barbara A. Tyler
Sure-fire techniques to beat writer's block
By Michael A. Banks
Around the world (and universe) with Bill Bryson
By Chuck Leddy
Metal Bars [winning essay in The Writer's Short Memoir Contest]
By Diana Woods
Archive: Sue Grafton on finding the time to write
By Sue Grafton
Departments
Breakthrough
A writer’s success story
Weave your experiences into your writing
By Kelly King Alexander
Freelance Success
Understanding the writer/editor relationship
By Sharon Miller Cindrich
Get Published
Get started
Help for the new writer
Mystery writing: Pick a good setting and bring it to life
By William G. Tapply
How I write
Established writers share their writing practices
Pulitzer Prize-winner Francine du Plessix Gray
Letters
Literary spotlight
Porcupine Literary Arts Magazine
By Gregg Rosenblum
Market focus
Paid Leave
By Roberta Sandler
Market listings
Publications, publishers, agents
Literary markets and environmental publications
By Tracy Mitchell
Off the cuff
Take five deep breaths-then write
By Kay Murphy
Poet to poet
Syntax
WriteStuff
Book reviews, products and resources
Writer at work
Practical solutions for writing problems
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