James Bennet: The big ideas
Editor James Bennet came from an unconventional magazine background. No wonder he shook up the mix at The Atlantic. Read More “James Bennet: The big ideas”
Revision & Grammar
Ed talk
Edits that look like bloodshed are ultimately lifesavers. Read More “Ed talk”
Revision: check!
Customize your own rules for revision. Read More “Revision: check!”
7 editing questions that will improve your work
Review this checklist to improve your chances of getting a story published. Read More “7 editing questions that will improve your work”
To trim, focus on the story points readers need
If you need to compress your fiction, consider the information that is truly needed—or not needed Read More “To trim, focus on the story points readers need”
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”