Writer Mama Second Place
When Parenting and Writing Collide—a 492 word essay by Mar Junge.
Let Loose Your Creative Spirit
Everything you need to be creative, is already locked inside of you. Try this exercise to imagine someone else's life.
Journaling on Tape
Record your life in sound, image and word. Try adding a dab of the audio-visual to your journaling ways.
Shelter From the Storm
Learn how to use a journal to weather a life-threatening illness.
Becoming an Amateur Food Critic
Critiquing a restaurant gives you a feeling of power. Do you give the restaurant a glistening review and let them stay open to serve another meal? Or do you pan them, point out their flaws, and watch them struggle? Of course, unless your reviews are published, you would never truly have...
Same Time Next Year
Make a date to study magazines' editorial calendars before you query—they'll tell you exactly what editors want and when.
Walker Meade’s Unspeakable Acts
"In large measure, you do this work because you need to do it ... you're inventing material that makes your experience somehow both accessible to you and reasonable to you so that you understand where you have been in your life."
Writing Your Woes
Life's miseries are the backbone of a strong blues poem.
10 Final Draft Shortcuts
Get the most out of the best-selling software for screenwriters with these tips and tricks for unlocking the power of Final Draft
And the Oscar Goes To…
Get the inside word on how three scriptwriting programs measure up.
Writing a Literary Masterpiece: The Quick and Easy Way to Heaven
Writing a Literary Masterpiece: The Quick and Easy Way to Heaven
On the Edge: Fantastic Fiction
Despite the longevity of the fantastic in narrative form,
there's long been a stigma against blending it with literary fiction. But recently, readers have been eager to read contemporary
fantastic literature—and publishers are taking note.
The Art Of The Anecdote
The Art Of The Anecdote
5 Tips on Avoiding Information Overload
What do you do when you have more information than your allotted word count can handle? David Fryxell, the editorial director of Writer's Digest, tackles the problem of information overload. Here five tips to help lighten your load.
Ideas for Articles Close to Home
You may feel like you're in the middle of nowhere, with no compelling nonfiction topics to write about nearby. Marcia Yudkin, author of Writing About the World Around You, dispells that notion, and gives tips for researching the interesting ideas that surround you.
This Side of Reality
Hanh Hoang's haunting tale evokes a parental nightmare—and lands her short short story on top of the heap.
Ask the Editor—Frequently Asked Questions: Self-Publishing
Wondering if it's time to self-publish? Get the facts first and make a decision that's right for you.
Reality Bites
Use real people, places and things in your writing without getting into trouble.
The Healthy Writer
If you're a self-employed writer, finding health-care coverage can be daunting. Look to these organizations to help you get covered.
4 Things to Know Before You Go
Use this expert's advice to make the most of
your agent and editor meetings at writers conferences this year.
Do Men Read?
Here's a look at the curious reading (and book-buying) habits of guys.
A Guide to Writers’ Rights in the New Millennium
The incredible growth of electronic communication and the rise of the e-publishing industry over the last few years are altering the way books get published. Attorney and author Howard Zaharoff offers tips on negotiating your next book publishing contract with specific regards to electronic rights.
4 Tips for Songwriters
Beware of the "song sharks" out there. Here are some tips to help you steer clear of those who are "ethically challenged".
Get Inside the Top 30 Short Story Markets
Are you on a quest to find the best place to submit your short fiction? Look no further! Use this list to find the door that leads to short story publication.