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We’ve been thinking about structure
By Alicia AnsteadHere at the Boston office of The Writer, we’ve been thinking about structure. How do you structure a story, a pitch, a writer’s life?
Features
How to win a Pulitzer Prize
By Susan Kushner ResnickGilbert King thought the prestigious literary award was for other writers. He was wrong.
Your journey to hell and back
By Linda LappinWhen it comes to Greek myth and narrative, get ready for a trip to deeper, darker places.
Law and ardor
By Leslie BudewitzSo many legal stories. So little legal understanding. Ten common mistakes to avoid in legal fiction.
A big-city cop moves to a small coastal town…
By Jeff LyonsSound familiar? That’s the premise line for Jaws. Find out how a structured premise line can build an effective story.
The package deal
By Kristen FischerSidebars and quizzes and graphs, oh my! Steps for adding value to a story pitch.
The words that matter
By Gabriel PackardMore plot? Sharper language? Novelist Colum McCann says it takes both. But choose your words carefully.
Departments
Upon these pillars
By Peter J. FoxFive key elements of storytelling can bolster your screenplay.
Blurring genre
By Jack SmithAuthenticity, complexity and suspense draw a mash-up readership.
Detour ahead
By Mary Ellen CollinsTake the writing road less traveled and discover a new world and market.
Beauty tips
By Melissa HartThe power of literary estates can get you back to the home fires of imagination.
See it, sell it
By Caitlin KellyKeep your eyes and ears open. Many stories are right under your nose.
In the house
By Ray Mark RinaldiA report on the lucrative religious book market.
ZYZZYVA
By Melissa HartWhere eccentricity and enchantment find a home.
Festival frenzy
By Hillary CasavantWhat do three prominent book festivals offer writers? Opportunity and inspiration.
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How I Write
Alice Hoffman: “You can’t listen to everybody’s voice. You have to decide who you’re going to trust.”