All the things I wish I’d known as a beginner horror writer
Want to write horror? Read this first. Read More “All the things I wish I’d known as a beginner horror writer”
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15 of the most common causes of writer’s block – and how to cure them
Feeling stuck in your manuscript, craft, or career? Here are 15 of the most common problems that can stall a writer’s progress – plus key strategies for overcoming each one. Read More “15 of the most common causes of writer’s block – and how to cure them”
Writing epistolary novels in the modern age
The form doesn’t have to just involve letters and notes, it can incorporate today’s technology. Read More “Writing epistolary novels in the modern age”
Ask The Writer: Is it alright to use multiple question marks?
We answer a reader’s question about the best way to show that a character is confused. Read More “Ask The Writer: Is it alright to use multiple question marks?”
Writing magical realism: The ultimate guide
How modern writers seamlessly blend fantasy with reality. Read More “Writing magical realism: The ultimate guide”
5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Expert tips for writing the best flash fiction
Flash fiction has never been hotter. Here’s our guide for how to write it – and where to sell it. Read More “Expert tips for writing the best flash fiction”
The novella: Stepping stone to success or waste of time?
Writers and editors weigh in. Read More “The novella: Stepping stone to success or waste of time?”
How to structure a premise for stronger stories
“A big-city cop moves to a small coastal town…” Developing a carefully structured premise can arm you with a strong story and a solid pitch line. It’s something agents can sink their “jaws” into. Read More “How to structure a premise for stronger stories”
How to find your novel’s structure
Five writers share processes for developing frameworks that allow stories to stand on their own. Read More “How to find your novel’s structure”