The down low on the low-res MFA
You may be a good candidate for a low-residency MFA program. Read More “The down low on the low-res MFA”
Writing Education
ABCs and an MFA
MFA programs help children’s and YA authors develop craft and connections. Read More “ABCs and an MFA”
Drummer, cue the sting!
Go from punny to funny with a crash course in humor writing. Read More “Drummer, cue the sting!”
Master of the verse
A guide to sifting through MFA programs for the best in poetry. Read More “Master of the verse”
Creative Writing MFA 101
A quick and dirty guide to creative writing MFA programs Read More “Creative Writing MFA 101”
Postgrad: up next
You have your writing degree. Now what? Read More “Postgrad: up next”
Make a statement with your personal essay
A perfect personal essay can clinch a spot in a writing program. Read More “Make a statement with your personal essay”
Class in session: Writing tips for students
We asked 10 writing teachers and professors for a peek inside their classrooms. Here are their top tips for students. Read More “Class in session: Writing tips for students”
6 reasons a workshop jolts your writing
Feeling stuck with your writing? Enrolling in a workshop can put you back in action. Read More “6 reasons a workshop jolts your writing”
Top five tips from college writing days
Abandoned the math degree for writing in college? The lessons learned may add up to a fulfilling career. Read More “Top five tips from college writing days”
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”