How to Improve Your Writing Process
Add to FavoritesConfession: I am a writing process junkie. As much as I enjoy talking and thinking about story and craft, my true love is … Read More “How to Improve Your Writing Process”
Writing Education
3 Steps To Reach Your Writing Goal & Earn a Writing Prize
Add to FavoritesFor the resolution-makers, the goals of January beckon louder than a hall of carnival barkers. Surely this year will be the year, the … Read More “3 Steps To Reach Your Writing Goal & Earn a Writing Prize”
Process Metaphor: A Path To Shape Your Writing
Add to FavoritesWhat is your process metaphor? When you’ve been writing for some time and through a number of projects, you begin to put together … Read More “Process Metaphor: A Path To Shape Your Writing”
Insider: Stanford University’s Online Certificate Program in Novel Writing
Stanford’s two-year certificate program for aspiring novelists boasts acclaimed faculty, small class sizes, and an online-only format designed for busy working adults.
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Insider: DIY MFA
Not everyone has the time or funds to enroll in a traditional postgraduate program. Enter DIY MFA, which allows participants to learn at their own pace and desired commitment level. Read More “Insider: DIY MFA”
Insider: Write-minded
A new guest joins co-hosts Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner each episode for inspiration, insight, and advice on this weekly podcast. Read More “Insider: Write-minded”
Insider: Romance Writing Academy
Hone your love story skills at home. Read More “Insider: Romance Writing Academy”
How to initiate, organize, and execute a successful writing workshop
Add to FavoritesThe concept of “pay it forward” is widely known these days, but I first heard it 30 years ago, from writers posting on … Read More “How to initiate, organize, and execute a successful writing workshop”
Gigi Will Know: How can I figure out my strengths and weaknesses as a writer?
How do you gauge your level of writing and how to improve? Read More “Gigi Will Know: How can I figure out my strengths and weaknesses as a writer?”
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”