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14.03.2025

Fiction Mistakes: The Top 5 Errors According to Editors | The Writer

According to the fiction magazine editors we talked to, these are the most common fiction mistakes being made by writers.

The Writer

11.03.2025

How Stephen King Learned to Write | The Writer

How Stephen King learned to write: One of the world's most successful writers shares all the writing advice you need in 10 Minutes.

The Writer

07.03.2025

Keeping a Daily Diary or Journal | The Writer

Keeping a daily diary or journal is a simple and accesible way to begin building a powerful writing discipline. Here's a 3-week plan.

The Writer

05.03.2025

Make Time to Write No Matter What | The Writer

It's easy for an average day with kids and a job to feel like you're an air traffic contoller. Here are 5 tips to help you make time to write.

The Writer

05.03.2025

Handling Rejection: 10 Ways Flip Setbacks Into Wins | The Writer

For writers, effectively handling rejection is critical to success. If rejections are getting you down, turn them into energizing positives.

The Writer

04.03.2025

Working Memory Overload & Writing: 4 Prevention Tips | The Writer

Writing makes many demands on your ability to weave together a vast array of details. Don't let working memory overload slow you you down.

The Writer

01.03.2025

How to Get a Novel Started: 7 Powerful Steps | The Writer

Have a killer idea for a novel in mind? Follow these 7 steps in how to get a novel started & start turning the dream into reality.

The Writer

28.02.2025

Tone of Voice In Fiction Writing: Key Tips & Techniques | The Writer

Authors provide tips for how writers can set the tone of voice in fiction writing that resonates with readers.

The Writer

27.02.2025

Gail Tsukiyama Offers Advice on The Craft of Writing | The Writer

"Writing gave me my voice—both literally and figuratively," says acclaimed novelist Gail Tsukiyama, discussing her approach to the craft.

The Writer

26.02.2025

Write Yourself Free: A Writer Shares Her Story | The Writer

In a sea of conflicting advice, an author found a voice she could trust with Write Yourself Free and refined her own in the process.

The Writer

26.02.2025

How to Create Memorable Characters in a Story | The Writer

If the characters in your fiction are flat, a great plot won't matter: How to create memorable characters in a story.

The Writer

20.02.2025

Descriptive Writing: Stephen King & Others on Imagery | The Writer

Stephen King & others share their insights and techniques for descriptive writing that transport readers to another time and place.

The Writer

19.02.2025

Author Advice on Characters That Sizzle | The Writer

In part 2 of our series on author advice from the masters, Jane Hamilton, Elizabeth Peters and talk about developing characters that sizzle.

The Writer

18.02.2025

Writing Advice From Authors Part 1: Do the Work | The Writer

On discipline, process, and persistence: In part one of a series on writing advice from authors, we focus on doing the work.

The Writer

15.02.2025

Setting of a Story: A Prompt to Help You Write It | The Writer

How do you add emotional truth to the setting of a story? This single prompt will help you tap into your most valuable resource.

The Writer

14.02.2025

Phyllis A. Whitney: How to Write a Book | The Writer

Author of more than 70 mystery novels, Phyllis A. Whitney wrote the following letter to a struggling writer on how to write a book in 1961.

The Writer

14.02.2025

Writing Routines That Work: How To Write 2000 Words a Day - The Writer

Writing routines that work: Bestselling author Sara Gruen shared insight about her method of writing 2000 words a day.

The Writer

14.02.2025

Print-On-Demand Publishing. Is It Right For You? | The Writer

A writer shares his past experiences in working through the print-on-demand publishing world. Is it right for you?

The Writer

14.02.2025

Writing Romance in the Digital Age: 4 Tips - The Writer

Writing romance in the digital age — a time of social media, texting, and A.I. — presents both obstacles and opportunities. Here are 4 tips.

The Writer

13.02.2025

How to Plan a Novel: 9 Essential Steps - The Writer

Before you start typing away, take a step back and consider these 9 crucial steps advising how to plan a novel.

The Writer

13.02.2025

Write Your Novel In Your Spare Time: The 3-Draft Method - The Writer

To mix a busy life with writing a novel, the trick is to write your novel in your spare time. The 3-Draft method will get you there.

The Writer

13.02.2025

Poetry Writing Advice | The Writer

It's time to unleash your inner poet: Poetry writing advice from The Writer's interviews with poets of our time.

The Writer

13.02.2025

Handritten Love Letter: A Magical Valentine's Day Gift | The Writer

Want to avoid getting your loved one a gift from the Amazon's top 100 Valentine's Gifts? A handwritten love letter is a good choice.

The Writer

13.02.2025

Rules for Writers (Including "There are no rules" | The Writer

A high-speed list of 21 rules for writers that are simple but pack wallop. Including #20: There are no rules.

The Writer

13.02.2025

How To Start a Novel | The Writer

How to start a novel: Crafting compelling characters and original concepts as you journey from the initial spark to a complete manuscript.

The Writer

13.02.2025

Writing About Our Past & Fiction Development | The Writer

When writing about our past with the goal of developing new fiction, follow these three phases to breathe vital energy into your work.

The Writer

13.02.2025

How to Write a Letter to a Friend | The Writer

Exhausted by the flurry of text messages? Ditch the phone, grab a pencil & paper, and follow our guide in how to write a letter to a friend.

The Writer

13.02.2025

Punctuation Pet Peeve: 12 Doozies | The Writer

A puncutation pet peeve masterlist: Refresh yourself with these 12 punctuation rules and let your anxiety melt away.

The Writer

13.02.2025

How To Use Asides | The Writer

Learn how to use asides effectively in your writing. Master this literary technique to add voice, humor, and depth to your prose.

The Writer

01.02.2025

How to Write a Hook for a Story — The Writer

Writers are in a war against social media et al in the attention economy game. How to write a good hook for a story may your ultimate weapon.

The Writer

28.01.2025

Affect Versus Effect — The Writer

Affect versus effect: A review of of this grammatical muddle where defintions and exceptions can keep you second-guessing all the time.

The Writer

23.01.2025

Can A NYT Mini-Crossword Puzzle Boost Your Writing? - The Writer

Science indicates crossword puzzles are great for the brain. Could a few minutes with the NYT mini-crossword boost your writing ritual?

The Writer

23.01.2025

Is an MFA Creative Writing Program Worth It? - The Writer

Jack Smith interviews authors and educators on the value of completing an MFA creative writing program. Is it worth it?

The Writer

21.01.2025

Relaunching The Writer Magazine

Relaunching The Writer - A New Era. Be a part of the future as we work toward supporting the community of writers in the digital age.

The Writer

19.12.2024

The novella: Stepping stone to success or waste of time? - The Writer

What's a novella? How do you write a really good one? And – gulp – how can you SELL one in today's publishing climate? Authors and editors weigh in.

The Writer

19.12.2024

10 Questions To Help You Hire an Editor - The Writer

At some point in every writer's career, they'll need help. These questions can help you hire an editor that is best suited for you.

The Writer

19.12.2024

Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction - The Writer

How can you avoid clichéd characters in fiction? Can you ever salvage a clichéd character, or do you have to start over?

The Writer

19.12.2024

Rolling deep with Major Jackson - The Writer

Major Jackson uses the beats and rhythms of jazz and the hip-hop and rap from his teen years in his poetry. Find out how.

The Writer

28.11.2024

Here are the best writing conferences in the Great Lakes region, according to our readers - The Writer

The votes are in: Our readers have picked the best writing conferences in the Great Lakes: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.

The Writer

28.11.2024

Katy Evans-Bush: Notes from the blogosphere - The Writer

Katy Evans-Bush shares tips on launching a blog and creating its shape, as well as post inspiration and insight on when to expand your site.

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The Writer - Books & Literature

Fiction Mistakes: The Top 5 Errors According to Editors | The Writer

How Stephen King Learned to Write | The Writer

Keeping a Daily Diary or Journal | The Writer

Make Time to Write No Matter What | The Writer

Handling Rejection: 10 Ways Flip Setbacks Into Wins | The Writer

Working Memory Overload & Writing: 4 Prevention Tips | The Writer

How to Get a Novel Started: 7 Powerful Steps | The Writer

Tone of Voice In Fiction Writing: Key Tips & Techniques | The Writer

Gail Tsukiyama Offers Advice on The Craft of Writing | The Writer

Write Yourself Free: A Writer Shares Her Story | The Writer

How to Create Memorable Characters in a Story | The Writer

Descriptive Writing: Stephen King & Others on Imagery | The Writer

Author Advice on Characters That Sizzle | The Writer

Writing Advice From Authors Part 1: Do the Work | The Writer

Setting of a Story: A Prompt to Help You Write It | The Writer

Phyllis A. Whitney: How to Write a Book | The Writer

Writing Routines That Work: How To Write 2000 Words a Day - The Writer

Print-On-Demand Publishing. Is It Right For You? | The Writer

Writing Romance in the Digital Age: 4 Tips - The Writer

How to Plan a Novel: 9 Essential Steps - The Writer

Write Your Novel In Your Spare Time: The 3-Draft Method - The Writer

Poetry Writing Advice | The Writer

Handritten Love Letter: A Magical Valentine's Day Gift | The Writer

Rules for Writers (Including "There are no rules" | The Writer

How To Start a Novel | The Writer

Writing About Our Past & Fiction Development | The Writer

How to Write a Letter to a Friend | The Writer

Punctuation Pet Peeve: 12 Doozies | The Writer

How To Use Asides | The Writer

How to Write a Hook for a Story — The Writer

Affect Versus Effect — The Writer

Can A NYT Mini-Crossword Puzzle Boost Your Writing? - The Writer

Is an MFA Creative Writing Program Worth It? - The Writer

Relaunching The Writer Magazine

The novella: Stepping stone to success or waste of time? - The Writer

10 Questions To Help You Hire an Editor - The Writer

Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction - The Writer

Rolling deep with Major Jackson - The Writer

Here are the best writing conferences in the Great Lakes region, according to our readers - The Writer

Katy Evans-Bush: Notes from the blogosphere - The Writer

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