What’s the best writing sample to use when applying to a residency?
There’s no right answer, but some choices are definitely better than others. Read More “What’s the best writing sample to use when applying to a residency?”
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Can nonfiction be dramatized?
It’s important to clarify for the reader what kind of information he or she is getting when you repurpose true events. Read More “Can nonfiction be dramatized?”
How do authors come up with stories?
Pay attention to where your mind and imagination wander. You will find your inspiration there. Read More “How do authors come up with stories?”
How do I begin a story that needs a lot of explanation? For example, when it takes place in another time or if the character has an extraordinary skill?
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Can I submit a novel excerpt to magazines before my novel is finished?
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Is it ever appropriate to kill off or maim a character in the first sentences of a short story?
Add to FavoritesQ: Is it ever appropriate to kill off or maim a character in the first sentences of a short story? A: Conflict of this … Read More “Is it ever appropriate to kill off or maim a character in the first sentences of a short story?”
Do I italicize the title of a short story? What about poem titles?
And what happens if you write a poem about a poem? Read More “Do I italicize the title of a short story? What about poem titles?”