In this interview, author Ciera Burch discusses writing about self-identity in her new middle-grade novel, Olivia Gray Will Not Fade Away.
Romance
Michelle C. Harris: I Was Never Actually Going To Query This Book
In this interview, author Michelle C. Harris discusses how a personal writing challenge led to her new romance novel, A Latte Like Love.
The Greek historian Herodotus wrote “The Histories” during the era of Ancient Greece. His pioneering account of the Greco-Persian Wars from the 5th century was one of the first systematic…
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and example poem to get things started for poets. This week, write a jackpot poem.
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Author and birder Ragan Sutterfield explains how birding can help writers, especially through the development of attention.
In this week’s round up from Script magazine, brush up on your networking skills, catch up on the latest film reviews, and more.
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Interviews/Journalism
Journalist Alison Hill explains the benefits of the “boots on the ground” (or on scene coverage) ethos for effective journalism.
Literary
In this interview, author Ani Katz discusses how an unforeseen personal experience founds its way into her new literary novel, Haven.
Be Inspired
Six years after the start of COVID quarantines in the U.S., senior editor Michael Woodson reflects on pandemic writing and its power in fiction.
Business of Writing
Author and elite athlete Blair Northen Williamson shares five lessons elite athletes can teach writers about publishing.
Literary
In this interview, author Jung Yun discusses how living through a historical event helped inspire her new novel, All the World Can Hold.
Self-Publishing
Strong narratives and belonging help indie authors succeed say industry experts of The Writer’s Scene at the Arizona Author Book Festival.
Plot
Author Jen Craven shares six tips on how to plant clues in your story without giving away the ending to readers.
Romance
In this interview, author Jessi Cole Jackson discusses facing her fears when writing her debut romantasy, Ruinous Creatures.
Write Better Nonfiction
How to Write Nonfiction That Sells by Embracing the Odd Sides of Life
Writing Habits and Practices
Award-winning author Nick Petrie shares 18 tips to keep the words flowing that he’s developed over the course of writing several novels.
Write My Query
Literary agent Victoria Marini shares her take on tackling queries from writers as she breaks down the query math.
Literary
In this interview, author Natalie Haynes discusses taking on retelling a favorite myth with her new novel, No Friend to this House.
Social Media
Author Helena Rho shares her experience struggling with social media as a debut novelist, including a new approach for her paperback release.
Comics and Graphic Novels
Author Shawn Hainsworth shares the benefits of working with two artists to bring a manga/Western graphic novel to life.
Writing Prompts
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about a terrible person from the POV of someone who loves them.
Children's
In this interview, author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow discusses writing toward hope with her new picture book, Ramadan Rain.
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Author Tao Wong explains cultivation novels for writers new to the genre, including what they are and examples to check out.
Resources
In this week’s round up from Script magazine, settle into an in-depth examination of David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive and more.
Write Better Nonfiction
In this interview, author Maya Kornberg discusses how her career focusing on democracy helped inspire her to write her new book, Stuck.
Writing Habits and Practices
Get each week started on the right foot with Get Started Right Writing Tasks. For this week’s task, pick a favorite quote about writing.
Romance
Bestselling author Kiersten White shares five basic steps for writing a killer love interest, especially a supernatural killer.
Resources
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