Seven stories for Memorial Day
If you’ve never served in the military, these seven stories lend insight into the work of our men and women in uniform. Read More “Seven stories for Memorial Day”
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Groove to free playlists for writers
Get inspired and block out distractions with these writer-minded playlists. Read More “Groove to free playlists for writers”
Going local
Forget about algorithms and marketing. Local booksellers recommend books they’ve read. Read More “Going local”
A baker’s dozen: Story collections for fiction writers
David James Poissant shares his top picks for short story collections. Read More “A baker’s dozen: Story collections for fiction writers”
Seeking diversity in books about writing
What books do you turn to for guidance? And what books are you missing? Read More “Seeking diversity in books about writing”
Holiday gift guide for writers
’Tis the season! Find the perfect holiday gifts for the writers in your life. Read More “Holiday gift guide for writers”
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”
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”
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”