Personal narratives in the Trump era
By Lilly DancygerWhy personal narratives matter now more than ever.
Features
Should a writer ever write for free?
By K. L. RomoWriters, editors, and teachers speak out.
On the road with David Sedaris
By Lee MergnerAfter a dozen books, what's still left to know about this best-selling humorist's life?
In a word: Plenty.
Setting the tone
By Jack SmithHow to handle voice in your fiction.
The hero of the story
By Melissa HartDisabled protagonists in children’s and YA literature.
From promising to polished
By Anica Mrose RissiUse these revision tips to make your picture book manuscript irresistible.
Making progress
By Yi Shun LaiWriting is hard. Writing a full-length manuscript is harder. How can authors stay motivated to reach the finish line?
Departments
Is your home office causing you pain?
By Melissa HaskinLearn how to set up your home office in the most ergonomically-friendly way.
Beyond the backdrop
By Sarah Van ArsdaleWhy setting leads to richer characters and deeper plots.
S’More
By Melissa HartThis new magazine for young girls aims to make science fabulous.
Wordcrafters Writers’ Conference
By Melissa HartWriters both young and old come together to talk craft in beautiful Eugene, Oregon.
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From the Editor
Take Note
Featuring Lilly Dancyger and Natalie Bober.
Markets
How I Write
Julie Buxbaum: “It’s important to write about things that matter to you and scare you.”