Conducting the confident interview
Shy about interviews? Intimidated by stars? These four strategies will build professional confidence. Read More “Conducting the confident interview”
Nonfiction
Olympic style
Writing about the Olympics? Here’s your style guide. Read More “Olympic style”
Where fangirl meets reporter
Three steps to taming your inner fangirl when reporting. Read More “Where fangirl meets reporter”
Too long. Didn’t read.
Understanding online content farms can put you ahead of the selling game and out of the “tl;dr” syndrome. Read More “Too long. Didn’t read.”
Listen up: transcribe interviews for stronger stories
Transcribing audio and video interviews can add power, insight and depth to a story. Read More “Listen up: transcribe interviews for stronger stories”
Be advised: Writing tips from editors
From the classroom to the newsroom, good advice can last a lifetime. Read More “Be advised: Writing tips from editors”
Anecdotally speaking: Finding anecdotal sources for articles
The key to finding “real life” sources is to search broadly, keep lists and get out of the house. Read More “Anecdotally speaking: Finding anecdotal sources for articles”
Let words collide
Short-form writing can lead to a subatomic investigation of language, also known as revealing the POWER of two. Read More “Let words collide”
Setting the stage
Whether you’re writing a profile or a novel, strong interviewing practices can ensure a richer story. Read More “Setting the stage”
25 tips to sharpen your writing
Want to learn some ways to strengthen, energize, clarify and trim your works? Here are a few tricks of the trade from a Writer editor. Read More “25 tips to sharpen your writing”
Featured Posts
Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”