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”
Products for Writers
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”
Craft Book Spotlight: The Handy Literature Answer Book
Have questions about literature? This new book promises to have the answers. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: The Handy Literature Answer Book”
Craft Book Spotlight: American Audacity
This collection of essays examines literature through a distinctly American lens. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: American Audacity”
Fifteen mobile apps for writers on the go
Here are some handy apps that might make your writing life easier and more fun. Read More “Fifteen mobile apps for writers on the go”
Craft Book Spotlight: That Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
Tighten your vocabulary with this handy little guide to oft-misused words. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: That Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means”
Craft Book Spotlight: Writing Toward Wholeness
What can writers learn from the life of C. G. Jung? Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: Writing Toward Wholeness”
Craft Book Spotlight: The Promise of Failure
Make friends with your failures. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: The Promise of Failure”
Featured Posts
5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases
Before your novel is ready for publication, it should endure each of these draft phases first. Read More “Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”