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Write Better Fiction
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Write Better Poetry
Get Published
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Revision Tips
Revising & Editing
Polishing Your Prose: Tips for Self-Editing
By Estelle Erasmus
Apr 6, 2020
Publishing Insights
When Should Writers Edit Their Work?
By Robert Lee Brewer
Feb 4, 2020
Writing Habits and Practices
The Art of Efficient Waiting
By Monica Duncan
Sep 16, 2019
Write Better Poetry
How to Revise Poetry: One Simple Rule
By Robert Lee Brewer
Jul 1, 2019
writing conferences
100 Writing & Publishing Tips from the 2018 Writer's Digest Annual Conference
By Jess Zafarris
Aug 17, 2018
Revising & Editing
7 Strategies for Revising Your Novel
By Guest Column
Apr 5, 2017
Revising & Editing
5 Key Questions Writers Should Ask When Revising Writing
By Guest Column
Oct 20, 2016
Writing Techniques
The 5 Biggest Fiction Writing Mistakes (& How to Fix Them)
By James Scott Bell
May 3, 2016
What's New
5 Ways to Revise Poems
By Robert Lee Brewer
Feb 11, 2013
Write Better Fiction
Meet James Scott Bell, Author of Revision and Self-Editing for Publication, 2nd Edition
By Courtney Carpenter
Dec 20, 2012
How to Improve Writing Skills
A Handy Checklist to Help You Edit Your Writing
By Courtney Carpenter
Dec 7, 2012
Preparing Your Manuscript
How Do I Resubmit a Revised Manuscript?
By Brian A. Klems
Aug 3, 2012
How to Improve Writing Skills
4 Techniques For Improving Your Writing Style
By Courtney Carpenter
Jul 23, 2012
How to Improve Writing Skills
4 Tips For Revising Your Work
By Courtney Carpenter
May 24, 2012
How to Improve Writing Skills
4 Editing & Proofreading Techniques For Your Novel
By Courtney Carpenter
May 17, 2012
Preparing Your Manuscript
How to Resurrect a Stalled Manuscript
By Aine Greaney
Feb 28, 2012
How to Improve Writing Skills
How to Gain Perspective on Your Work
By Brian A. Klems
Nov 7, 2011
Revising & Editing
How to Revise Your Writing (& Awesome Editing Symbols You Should Know)
By Brian A. Klems
Aug 25, 2011
How to Improve Writing Skills
Simile vs. Metaphor: Smackdown!
By Robert Lee Brewer
Sep 16, 2010
How to Improve Writing Skills
How Poeming Is Like Dating
By Robert Lee Brewer
Jun 15, 2010
How to Improve Writing Skills
Poetry Workshop: 014
By Robert Lee Brewer
Jun 4, 2010
How to Improve Writing Skills
Quality v. Quantity: Do they need each other?
By Robert Lee Brewer
May 4, 2010
