Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to know East Asian literature
In this month’s column, we’re exploring East Asian literature. Read More “Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to know East Asian literature”
Essays About Writing
Broadening the Bookshelves: Tenets of Native American literature
In this month’s column, we’re exploring Native American literature. Join us, won’t you? Read More “Broadening the Bookshelves: Tenets of Native American literature”
Broadening the Bookshelves: Elements of Mexican literature
Introducing a new column dedicated to expanding our notion of craft outside the white Western canon, from the books we read to the prompts we practice. Join us, won’t you? Read More “Broadening the Bookshelves: Elements of Mexican literature”
How visiting an old haunt helps one author craft spooky stories
Sometimes, there really is no place like home – especially when it comes to writing stories that go bump in the night. Read More “How visiting an old haunt helps one author craft spooky stories”
Appetite
Where will your cravings take you this fall? Read More “Appetite”
A bookseller’s education, concluded
Ten years after the iconic bookstore chain Borders closed its doors for good, one bookseller looks back at how his time spent there ultimately helped his career – and his self-worth.
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The way we remember it
Add to FavoritesThis is the way I remember it: We’re all gathered in the kitchen on Christmas Eve, too many bodies for one small space, … Read More “The way we remember it”
On finding confidence as a new writer
In what other endeavor in life are we so preoccupied with whether something is “good” right out of the gate? Read More “On finding confidence as a new writer”
From the Front Lines: Code-Meshing 101
Broadening a reader’s world and brightening any writer’s work. Read More “From the Front Lines: Code-Meshing 101”
Dear editor
On the lost art of rejection slips. Read More “Dear editor”
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”