The do’s and don’ts of dialogue
Dialogue is a powerful tool. Do make it sound lifelike, don’t let it drone on forever. Read More “The do’s and don’ts of dialogue”
Fiction
Seven steps to a stronger story
Follow these tips to fail-safe your fiction, and find the proper balance between character and plot. Read More “Seven steps to a stronger story”
Finding the perfect title for your work
Titles introduce your work to readers. Here’s how to give them the meaty role they deserve. Read More “Finding the perfect title for your work”
Why writing + time = magic
A case for letting your words marinate. Read More “Why writing + time = magic”
Writing epistolary novels in the modern age
The form doesn’t have to just involve letters and notes, it can incorporate today’s technology. Read More “Writing epistolary novels in the modern age”
Finding the heart of your story
Authors share their tips and advice for discovering the essence of your story or novel. Read More “Finding the heart of your story”
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?”
Ask The Writer: What’s the difference between literary fiction and commercial fiction?
We offer some advice to help you untangle the distinctions between the two categories. Read More “Ask The Writer: What’s the difference between literary fiction and commercial fiction?”
Our annual flash contest is here! Here are 10 tips if you’re considering entering.
Our flash contest opens on July 1 and closes on Aug. 15 – and we’re looking for both fiction AND nonfiction entries. Read More “Our annual flash contest is here! Here are 10 tips if you’re considering entering.”
Why story trumps plot
The three crucial storytelling elements every novel needs to succeed. Read More “Why story trumps plot”
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”