Finding a home for your words
Which literary magazine is the one your piece needs?
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Building characters into bona fide people
Flat characters are the death of a narrative. Here’s how to prevent them.
How to write horror that lingers
…instead of horror that evaporates.
The power of first lines in fiction
How to open a line of credit with your reader.
Why humor in fiction is so essential
A spoonful of humor really is the best medicine for your stories.
Writers, here’s how to be your own best reader
How can writers evaluate their own work?
Introducing the Snapshot Theory
The story outside your story is a story, too.
How to stop worrying and love the query
Add to FavoritesWriting a novel is one thing. You set aside months, years of your life to flesh out characters, twist and bend the plot, … Read More “How to stop worrying and love the query”
Are your hobbies helping or hurting your writing?
Take a hard look at the creative distractions in your life.
A writer’s guide to building an online presence
Follow this advice to start selling your words.