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Writing for the ear
By Amy RoostHere’s what you need to know to write scripts that will keep the listener hooked from the moment they press “play.”
Splicing stories
By Suchandrika ChakrabartiLearn the skills and tools that shape imperfect human conversation into a podcast episode.
Have you heard?
By Kerrie FlanaganAudiobooks are on the rise. Here’s how to cash in on this rising market.
"Gazelle"
By Shannon SkaffRead the first-place winner of our “After the Fall” short story contest.
Shape shifting
By Ashley KunsaHave fun and expand your range with a second (or third) genre.
Making the magic happen
By Ryan G. Van CleaveAn interview with best-selling, genre-hopping author Delilah S. Dawson.
Departments
When every word counts
By Yi Shun LaiTitles introduce your work to readers. Here’s how to give them the meaty role they deserve.
The freelancer’s guide to helping each other
By Pete CroattoIt’s easy and inexpensive, plus it will make you feel good. What’s not to love?
When it’s OK to write ‘hack’
By Akanksha SinghSometimes, self-care for writers means writing to pay bills first – and not feeling guilty about it.
CRAFT
By Melissa HartWhy merely publish short fiction when you can also give writers a glimpse at how it was made?
Haiku North America
By Melissa HartCrazy about the haiku? Have we got a conference for you.
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