Cracking the code
What I learned about story writing my first game. Read More “Cracking the code”
Essays About Writing
Refresh
One writer’s hunt for grace on the page. Read More “Refresh”
Resistance training
Facing – and embracing – our fear of the blank page. Read More “Resistance training”
Eye on the prize
Save your precious time and attention for what really matters: Your writing.
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Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to know deaf literature
This month, we’re focusing on deaf literature.
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Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to know Desi literature
In this month’s column, we’re focusing on Desi literature.
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Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to know Middle Eastern literature
In this month’s column, we’re focusing on Middle Eastern literature. Read More “Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to know Middle Eastern literature”
Commemorating our 135th year in print
Looking back, looking ahead. Read More “Commemorating our 135th year in print”
Michael Martone: More blot than plot
“Since I am a writer who is more blot than plot, I am constantly constant.” Read More “Michael Martone: More blot than plot”
Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to know Black American literature
In this month’s column, we’re exploring Black American literature. Read More “Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to know Black American literature”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”