Every reader makes a silent contract with a story. In the first few sentences, they decide whether to lean in or move on. As an…
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The new year gives writers a chance to set and meet new creative goals. At the same time, we can build new writing routines that…
If you’ve ever written something, be it a short story, poem or essay, you’ve probably heard this advice: “Don’t edit while you write!” The theory…
Summer can be more than just a backdrop in fiction. It can evoke a mood, a memory, and feelings of nostalgia or the discomfort of…
As writers, we work hard to create stories with unique characters and engaging plots. The first of those—unique characters—can be harder to create than you…