Craft Book Spotlight: Brevity
Brevity may be the soul of wit, but it’s a deceptively difficult soul to seek out. Enter Brevity: A Flash Fiction Handbook by David Galef, which aims … Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: Brevity”
Products for Writers
Craft Book Spotlight: Welcome to the Writer’s Life
Wish there was a freshman orientation for becoming a writer? Thanks to Paulette Perhach, now there is one. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: Welcome to the Writer’s Life”
Craft Book Spotlight: Editor-Proof Your Writing
Banish foggy writing – and sell your book – with the help of this revision guide from Don McNair. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: Editor-Proof Your Writing”
Craft Book Spotlight: Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence
This book aims to help writers sell their screenplays, novels, and scripts with clarity and confidence. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence”
Our ultimate 2018 holiday gift guide for writers
Treat the writers on your list to something special this holiday season. (Or treat yourself – we won’t tell St. Nick.) Read More “Our ultimate 2018 holiday gift guide for writers”
Craft Book Spotlight: “In Praise of Profanity”
This week’s Craft Book Spotlight just might be your %$#@ing cup of tea. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: “In Praise of Profanity””
The best gifts for Edgar Allan Poe fans
Stock up on these Poe-themed t-shirts, mugs, scarves, and more just in time for Halloween. Read More “The best gifts for Edgar Allan Poe fans”
Craft Book Spotlight: Faerie Knitting
Alice Hoffman’s new book of fairy tales brings new meaning to “spinning yarns.” Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: Faerie Knitting”
Craft Book Spotlight: The Insider’s Guide to Graduate Degrees in Creative Writing
This book seeks to answer both “WHICH writing program is the right choice for me?” and “IS a writing program the right choice for me?” Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: The Insider’s Guide to Graduate Degrees in Creative Writing”
Craft Book Spotlight: The Joy of Syntax
Who knew grammar could be so joyous? Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: The Joy of Syntax”
Featured Posts
Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers
A creative nonfiction instructor opens up her truthteller’s toolbox and shares the aids she relies on most. Read More “Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers”
The best writing conferences in America
Our readers pick the top event in each state. Read More “The best writing conferences in America”
The psychology of world building
Use these tips and exercises to make any story come to life on the page. Read More “The psychology of world building”