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“Go Down to the River”: Courtney Harler Interviews Author Giano Cromley

by Courtney Harler Source link In a recent email interview, Courtney Harler and Giano Cromley discussed the craft of the short story and […]

How to learn the market you write for: Young Adult (YA) fiction

by WW Office Source link Something to be conscious of as a fiction writer is the market for which you write. Young Adult (or YA) fiction isn’t a genre, but it’s a defined label in publishing, typically considered for readers aged 12-18 (though this too … Continue reading →

I Am Not Nothin’: The Serpent Handler’s Daughter by Tommy G. Robertson

by Sayre Ambrosio Source link I Am Not Nothin’: The Serpent Handler’s Daughter by Tommy G. Robertson takes readers back to a time and place where things might seem simpler on the surface, but in reality they are not. Centered in a coal mining “company” town, the cast of characters are dealing with a types

Tonight, maybe

by Ray Rhamey Source link I plan to put up a new flogging tonight, today is occupied with my wife being in the hospital recovering from surgery. The surgery went well, but recovery is hard. Ray

7 Actionable Tips For Your Writing Career From A Bilingual Writer

by Victoria Greene Source link Writing is a career that keeps on giving. From its fierce independence and inherent creativity, to the warm community of other writers — there are plenty of reasons to love your job. As a bilingual writer, you have DOUBLE the opportunity to make a success of your writing career, buts

Leanna Renee Hieber: Five Things I Learned (And Re-Learned!) Writing The Eterna Solution

by terribleminds Source link The exciting conclusion to a sumptuous Gaslamp Fantasy series! Leanna Renee Hieber brings Victorian London and New York to life and fills both cities with ghosts and monsters. Two groups of paranormally talented investigators discover that the Eterna compound—thought to be the key to immortality—is, instead, a powerful protective charm. Thats

Teachers! I’d love to see what your students draw with broken crayons

by Debbie Ridpath Ohi Source link You never know what will come out of a broken crayon. Those of you who follow my Twitter and Instagram accounts will have seen my Broken Crayon series, now up to #35. To teachers: I’d love to see what your students draw with broken crayons! If you send mes

Cast of Wonders Podcast Calls for Fantastical Fiction Stories – Pays 6 cents/word

by Brian Scott Source link Cast of Wonders, an eZine and podcast presenting fiction stories of the fantastic for young adults (ages 12-17), has reopened for submissions. Both emerging and experienced writers are invited to… ***

Write Freely and as Rapidly as Possible

by JW Source link Write freely and as rapidly as possible and throw the whole thing on paper. Never correct or rewrite until the whole thing is down. Rewrite in process is usually found to be an excuse for not going on. JOHN STEINBECK

Writing Tips: Do It Anyway

by Melissa Donovan Source link Writing is hard; do it anyway. From a distance, writing looks like one of the easiest jobs in the world. You get to set your own hours. You’re not tied to a place of employment. And you spend your days making up stories. However, writing is anything but easy. Its