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How to Conduct Credible Research for Writers
Today's post is an excerpt from the book 10 Core Practices for Better Writing. Enjoy! “‘Research’ is a wonderful word for writers. It serves as an excuse for EVERYTHING.” --...
10 Tips for Submitting Your Writing and Getting Published
Your short story is finished. Your poem is polished. Your personal essay has been proofread. Now you're ready to submit your creative writing project for publication. How do you...
Writing Resources: Perrine’s Sound and Sense
This post contains affiliate links. This is one of my favorite writing resources of all time. It is subtitled "An Introduction to Poetry," but it's full of concepts that can...
Mysterious and Thrilling Fiction Writing Prompts
Sometimes it's hard to start a new writing project. Maybe you're overwhelmed by too many ideas and can't decide which one to tackle. Or maybe you're searching for the right idea,...
Poetry Writing Exercises in Space and Time
Poetry is the most artistic form of writing. A poem can be concrete or abstract. It can be expressive or pensive. It can cover just about any subject imaginable. But despite what...
How to Break Through a Fiction Writing Block
It happens to all writers. You’re cruising through a story, and all of a sudden you hit a wall. Your characters freeze up, your plot stops cold, and you’re stuck with nowhere to...
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