Three writing residencies at independent bookstores
These three indie bookshops offer authors a dedicated space to write (plus a variety of other perks). Read More “Three writing residencies at independent bookstores”
Conferences, Residencies, & Retreats
Cardinal rules of a writers’ conference
Three must-follow guidelines to ensure a successful writing conference. Read More “Cardinal rules of a writers’ conference”
Conference Insider: North Words Writers Symposium
On the final day of the North Words Writers Symposium in Skagway, Alaska, attendees and staff take the train to Laughton Glacier Station and hike … Read More “Conference Insider: North Words Writers Symposium”
Conference Insider: The Muse & the Marketplace
This three-day Boston conference strives to create a welcoming and diverse space for all writers to learn and grow. Read More “Conference Insider: The Muse & the Marketplace”
Conference Insider: Santa Barbara Writers Conference
Eager to spend more than a weekend working on your craft and career? This sunny six-day conference in California may be just the ticket. Read More “Conference Insider: Santa Barbara Writers Conference”
Conference Insider: Sanibel Island Writers Conference
Steve Almond, Julianna Baggott, and Karen Russell are just a few of the experts you’ll find at this beautiful seaside conference. Read More “Conference Insider: Sanibel Island Writers Conference”
Haiku North America
Crazy about the haiku? Have we got a conference for you. Read More “Haiku North America”
Conference Insider: San Francisco Writing for Change
How could your words help better the world? That’s the question this one-day event asks attendees. Read More “Conference Insider: San Francisco Writing for Change”
The best writing conferences in America
Our readers pick the top event in each state. Read More “The best writing conferences in America”
The best writing conferences in the Southwest
Our readers pick their favorite writing conferences in the Southwest. Read More “The best writing conferences in the Southwest”
Featured Posts
9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)
The first self-published book I edited was written by a longtime newspaper reporter. Seasoned and self-confident, he decided to set sources aside and pen a … Read More “9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)”
What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307
Read “The Tower Block: Apartment 1307” by Markús Már Efraím, the winning essay from our 2018 Flash Contest. Read More “2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307”