Once more, to Pen in Hand
By Libby CudmoreOne writer owes her career to a small-town conference. Seventeen years later, it was time to repay that debt.
Features
Stuck
By Susan BreenTrapped in the middle of your manuscript? Here’s how to move forward.
Convention apprehension
By Eliana OsbornResidency, workshop, or conference: Which is right for you?
Cardinal rules of writers’ conferences
By Yi Shun LaiThree must-follow guidelines to ensure a successful writing conference.
Putting words to work
By Jack SmithFigurative language in fiction results in deeper meanings and poetic beauty.
Drafting those many drafts
By Jessica StillingThe 10 revision phases your novel needs to endure before publication.
Departments
The art of visualization
By By K.L. RomoHow to make your characters and settings come alive.
Making connections
By Jennifer L. BlanckOnline critique groups offer support, guidance, and friendships.
Black Fox Literary Magazine
By Melissa HartThis seven-year-old publication courts writing of all genres.
Killer Nashville
By Melissa HartThis thrilling conference allows participants to learn about the industry, sharpen their crime-solving skills, and net a publishing deal all in one weekend.
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From the Editor
Take Note
Featuring Jeannie Vanasco, Libby Cudmore, and more.
Markets
How I Write
Kristen Iskandrian: “I really wanted to plunge into the all-consuming world of the novel. I wanted to try it because it really scared me.”