A writer's argument for political correctness
By Lilly DancygerChoosing our words carefully creates a welcoming space on the page for all readers – and it makes for better writing, too.
Features
Re-breaking the bone
By Maxine KaplanIn theory, we all know revision is hard. In practice, it’s downright devastating…but your manuscript will be all the stronger for the pain.
Creative distractions
By Josh SippieAre your hobbies helping or hurting your writing?
Who should I be reading right now?’
By Jack SmithAdd these recommended novelists to your summer reading list immediately.
Finding joy in the process
By Toni FitzgeraldRoss Gay spins essays and poems by observing the world around him and questioning his relationship to it. He is delighted by what he sees.
How to pitch like a pro
By Melissa PetroA seasoned freelancer’s quick-and-dirty guide to getting published.
Departments
Flatlining
By Yi Shun LaiBoring characters make for boring narratives: here’s how to fix them.
Here’s the pitch…again?!
By Pete CroattoThe follow-up email is a staple of freelance writing life. A big part of mastering it? Knowing when to stop.
No writer is an island
By Melissa HartHow collaboration – and a dose of humility – can improve a book.