The write lessons
By Anne BernaysA professor shares what she’s learned after four decades of teaching writing.
Features
Fiction: "Leviathan"
By Jim LewisRead the first-place winner of our "Lesson Learned" short story contest.
Freelance writing 101
By Constance HaleHow to survive – and thrive – as a freelancer.
Word thief
By Gail RadleySix ways your research can turn into plagiarism – and one surefire way to avoid it.
Story shapers
By Melissa HartSix editors share what they’re looking for, what they’re publishing, and what authors should know about the industry.
Departments
Dream team
By Dena DyerFive essential questions to ask before you co-author a book.
Money talks
By Ryan G. Van CleaveEight steps toward a six-figure freelance writing income.
Breaking in with LOIs
By Sara HodonYou don’t have to pitch an article to land a gig with a new publication.
Getting in
By Jeff TamarkinStop seeking examples of perfect college admissions essays. The golden ticket to a university program lies in writing a story only you can tell.
What happens in Vegas
By Melissa HartTake a chance on this rollicking, extroverted, outside-the-box conference in Sin City.
Deaf Poets Society
By Melissa HartA new literary journal aims to form a crossroads between disability and diversity.
Finding your flow
By Allison FuttermanSix steps toward greater creativity and productivity.
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Take Note
Anne Bernays, David Shields, a new “smart” typewriter, and more.
Markets
How I Write
Jill McCorkle: “There’s no better teacher than reading and reading and reading. Find a story you love, take it apart, reassemble, and look at the way it’s put together.”