In a world where J.K. Rowling’s manuscript of “Harry Potter” was rejected 12 times and Kathryn Stockett’s manuscript of “The Help” was rejected 60 times, it can be easy to become despondent about publishing your fiction, even more so for teenage writers aching to voice their thoughts to the world. However, there’s an abundance of writing competitions […]
Young Adult (YA) literature has become increasingly popular over the last few years. It’s probably because “Twilight,” “Hunger Games,” “Divergent,” “The Fault in Our Stars” and a handful of other YA books have been turned into movies. I like to think that’s the case because the books were great stories. Say what you want about […]
As creative writers, we tend to get stuck. Whether it’s racing against the clock, summoning our inner novelist, battling our worst critic, or even putting pen to paper, we realize that sometimes we could use a helping hand. But with an endless trove of books on writing and books about writing, which one best suits your […]
I first got into writing when I had to write a poem in the 6th grade. I had never thought much about writing before then, but I ended up getting the best reaction and the loudest applause from my classmates. You can imagine what this did for my 11 year old ego. After that I […]
What do you do after an MFA? You drink whiskey, that’s what you do. But after you’re done with the whiskey, you read this fucking article. This is the advice that recent creative writing MFA graduates need. Sure, you can click away, or save it to read later, but God help you if you don’t […]
After writing a short mystery story filled with suspense and plot twists, the next step is figuring out the best way to publish your work. With a laundry list of publications to choose from, where should you submit your short mystery story? I’ve done all the work for you by racking up a list of prime places to […]
Why should every writer consider a pen name? A pen name can be a writer’s best friend. Whether you’re a rookie who’s nervous about stepping onto the scene or someone fairly well accomplished who’s looking for a chance to start over, a pseudonym may be your answer. While some people like the idea of a safety […]
Writers, if you’re stuck in a creative rut, maybe all you need is a jam session. Art is all about connection: to the world, to each other, and to other forms of art. We often forget this last aspect, and it’s time we started learning from each other and our many different approaches to creativity. […]
If you want to rent books through a “Netflix for books” service, which one is the best? First of all, you should choose one that won’t shut down in a year or two. There are several companies that tried to offer a “Netflix for books” and failed, such as Oyster and Entitle. But Scribd, Booksfree, Bookmate and Amazon […]
In the wide world of writing prompts, the options are slim for creative nonfiction writers. Even the relevant prompts are often jumbled together with essay and fictional prompts, making it hard for writers to find what they really want. But not to worry. I present one whole hefty list of prompts just for creative nonfiction […]
