Features
New voices in publishing
By Megan KaplonThese six young editors and writers prove that age is just a number.
The science of submission
By Keysha WhitakerConsidering your mathematical odds of getting accepted can help soften the sting of rejection.
Steer your brand towards success (without sinking)
By Brian FeinblumBuilding your personal writer brand can lead to smoother career sailing, but one wrong move can land you in rocky waters. Here's our guide to staying afloat.
Adventures in adaptation
By Jeff LyonsOvercome the top six hurdles writers face when adapting their screenplay into a novel.
Departments
Level up
By Laura MarchandVideo games offer lucrative opportunities for freelancers - if you can get your foot in the door.
To a degree
By Ryan Van CleaveWhat are you really paying for when you enroll in a creative writing program?
No filter
By Jacqueline HesseDon't put unnecessary distance between your story and your reader.
Saving face
By Tara LaskowskiWhy one writer rejects having an official Facebook author page - and why you might consider doing the same.
Blogs versus articles
By Debbie SwansonBoth pay the bills, but how does one differ from the other?
Free time
By Julia RappaportUse downtime between projects to improve your craft.
Do your homework
By Melissa HartAn intense California conference combines marketing skills with craft.
A novel concept
By Melissa HartFive Points is one of the few journals that publishes novel and memoir excerpts.
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From the Editor
Take Note
Vanessa Garcia, Julia Fierro, and more.
Markets
How I Write
Angela Flournoy: "No outside pressure could live up to the pressure I've always put on myself as a writer."