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‘Show, don’t tell’ is great advice…in theory. In practice, it’s not that simple. We asked six acclaimed authors for their best advice … Read More “The definitive guide to “show, don’t tell””
Need a winter reset? Here are tips for looking after your mental health, filling your creative stores, and passing the many hours until spring arrives … Read More “How writers can cope with a long, dark winter spent indoors”
In what other endeavor in life are we so preoccupied with whether something is “good” right out of the gate … Read More “On finding confidence as a new writer”
“Editing is just like pruning – every sentence functions like a limb … Read More “What an apple tree taught me about editing”
Writing Prompts
Write about a very merry Christmas celebration…for a community of the undead.   … Read More “A very merry zombie Christmas”
What’s the number-one thing your character wants this Christmas? What will he or she do if it doesn’t happen … Read More “Your character’s Christmas list”
If you could go back and relive one particular Christmas or Hanukkah, which would it be? Why? Would you do anything differently this time around … Read More “Holiday writing prompt: A second helping”
Winter Guide to Writing Contests
Inside, you’ll find dozens of contests for every genre and writer.