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”
Nonfiction
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”
The art of the travel essay
Here are some tips on writing the voyage of personal discovery. Read More “The art of the travel essay”
Tips on writing a biography
Here is a process for deciding on a subject and giving your manuscript interest and shape. Read More “Tips on writing a biography”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”