And then what happened?
Is there any story more fun to read – and to write – than a good crime story? Read More “And then what happened?”
writing contests
A sneak peek at the Crime Pays short story winners
Get hooked by excerpts from our winning Crime Pays stories. Read More “A sneak peek at the Crime Pays short story winners”
Craft the perfect crime
While we don’t want you to commit a crime, we want your characters to. Read on to learn how to win $1,000 and publication in The Writer. Read More “Craft the perfect crime”
Meet our short story contest winner
This issue of The Writer includes a variety of voices from the world of writing, including our short story contest winner, Graydon Megan. Read More “Meet our short story contest winner”
Short story contest runner up: Nights Like These
Bhargavi Lanka’s winning entry for the Ocean of Possibility writing contest. Read More “Short story contest runner up: Nights Like These”
Short story contest runner up: Ellyn Miranda
Jill Meyer’s winning entry for the Ocean of Possibility writing contest. Read More “Short story contest runner up: Ellyn Miranda”
Celebrating nature in writing
We hope you enjoy this issue’s stories about playwriting, role-playing, magical realism, the woes and wonders of a good editor, tips from paperback writers and much more about the life and craft of writers. Read More “Celebrating nature in writing”