A good way to end a year
By Alicia AnsteadWhile we were putting this issue together, we were thinking of the ways in which you as a writer might be assessing the last 12 months. What did you accomplish? What made you proud? How did your writing move to the next step, stage or discovery? We hope you hear some echo of your own achievements in these pages. That’s what we were aiming for: Without being too obvious, how can we feature the outrageous and awe-inspiring achievement of writers to make your work easier?
Features
Funny girl
By Andrew R. ChowHow Parks and Rec’s Megan Amram tweeted her way into TV writing.
Writing with style
By Patrick ScalisiKeep your story on track with a custom stylebook.
Spousal approval
By Kinney LittlefieldA winning writing partnership challenges viewers of The Good Wife.
Tending the work
By Chip LivingstonLinda Hogan cultivates activism on and off the page.
Departments
Time for a walkabout
By Nina GiovannittiMemory and heritage crack open writer’s block.
Sleight of ear
By Christine SchrumThe Atlantic’s David Barber listens for the perfect poem.
Find time when you don’t have time
By Hillary CasavantSue Grafton offers top schedule strategies.
Show me the money
By Lola Augustine BrownAlways put a price tag on your writing.
Pressing it
By Jennifer BillockEssential guidelines can improve your first junket.
MFA 101
By Hillary CasavantTake a crash course on writer education.
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Take Note
Writing lessons, holiday wish list, Maria Venegas, tips for staying focused, prompts, reading your work aloud and more.
Annual Education Guide
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How I Write
M. Evelina Galang: “The art comes in revision.”