Go-to guides
In honor of National Dictionary Day, we asked five creative writing professors for their must-have writing resources. Read More “Go-to guides”
Products for Writers
Lifting the fog
Overcome common writing errors by sharpening your own editing skills with 21 simple steps from a writing pro. Read More “Lifting the fog”
10 phone apps for writers
Your smart phone just got smarter. Read More “10 phone apps for writers”
13 in 2013
Start the new year with a lineup of writing guides that inspire and instruct. Read More “13 in 2013”
The Getaway Car
Bestselling novelist Ann Patchett takes writers on a delightful ride Read More “The Getaway Car”
Journaling and yoga add up to a recipe for effective writing
Writing Yoga: A Guide to Keeping a Practice Journal by Bruce Black. Rodmell Press, 176 pages. Paper or digital, $14.95. Bum knees started writer, teacher and … Read More “Journaling and yoga add up to a recipe for effective writing”
Glass
Through a glass smartly Read More “Glass”
Featured Posts
Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”