Is there any story more fun to read – and to write – than a good crime story? Read More “And then what happened?”
Fiction
Craft the perfect crime
While we don’t want you to commit a crime, we want your characters to. Read on to learn how to win $1,000 and publication in The Writer. Read More “Craft the perfect crime”
Short story contest runner up: Nights Like These
Bhargavi Lanka’s winning entry for the Ocean of Possibility writing contest. Read More “Short story contest runner up: Nights Like These”
Short story contest runner up: Ellyn Miranda
Jill Meyer’s winning entry for the Ocean of Possibility writing contest. Read More “Short story contest runner up: Ellyn Miranda”
Criminal Law 101
A legal cheat sheet builds your case. Read More “Criminal Law 101”
Short story contest winner: Macerated
Tell It Strange was the theme of a collaborative contest held this summer by The Writer and Gotham Writers Workshop in New York City. Read More “Short story contest winner: Macerated”
Short story contest runner up: The Young Wife
Laura Jean Schneider’s winning entry for the Tell It Strange writing contest. Read More “Short story contest runner up: The Young Wife”
Short story contest runner up: The Hippie Picnic
Julie Reiser’s winning entry for the Tell It Strange writing contest. Read More “Short story contest runner up: The Hippie Picnic”
Improve your chances of winning a contest
Niche literary competitions and awards may mean less competition for you. Read More “Improve your chances of winning a contest”