Improve your craft by teaching writing
Do you want to write better? Try teaching others how to. Read More “Improve your craft by teaching writing”
Writing Education
The benefits of online critique groups
Add to FavoritesCritique groups can help you improve your writing by offering feedback, perspective, and ideas. They also can provide emotional support, motivation, and accountability, … Read More “The benefits of online critique groups”
Eastern Oregon’s Wilderness Writing MFA combines writing with nature
This writing program encourages its students to go wild. Read More “Eastern Oregon’s Wilderness Writing MFA combines writing with nature”
Learn how to find an affordable MFA program
“Budget-friendly MFA” may seem like an oxymoron, but blogger Robin Tung says it’s a real possibility – if you know where to look. Read More “Learn how to find an affordable MFA program”
How to write the best college admission essay you can
Stop seeking examples of perfect college admissions essays. The golden ticket to a university program lies in writing a story only you can tell. Read More “How to write the best college admission essay you can”
Tips for older MFA students going back to school
Older students seeking graduate degrees in creative writing prove that age really is just a number. Read More “Tips for older MFA students going back to school”
How to be a good writing workshop participant
18 rules for being a good workshop participant. Read More “How to be a good writing workshop participant”
What the writer doesn’t know
In a sea of conflicting advice, one author found a voice she could trust – and refined her own in the process. Read More “What the writer doesn’t know”
When should I stop taking writing classes?
Ask The Writer: At what point are classes no longer useful? Read More “When should I stop taking writing classes?”
The DIY MFA
This online, self-guided program promises all of the academic benefits of an MFA degree – without all the debt. Read More “The DIY MFA”
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”