From the Heart (Guest Post by Ashley Capes)
I’ve been trying to come up with some good advice for submitting to a competition. Rather than preaching something new, I’ll instead repeat something I was once told – which … Continued
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Five Small Tips for Short Stories (Guest Post by Emilie Collyer)
You have written a short story. The feeling of achievement is warm and tingly. You’re ready to launch this wee creature into the world. Pause for a moment. Take a … Continued
Under the Influence
It’s one of the repeat-ad-nauseam lessons of being a writer: read. Constantly. Incessantly. Passionately. Fanatically.* Reading is important, and not just for brownie points on how many Russian writers you’ve … Continued
Watch Your Language
I’m going to let you in on a little secret: my favourite word in the English language. Some people might think it’s me or I. They’re wrong. Those are my … Continued
Rekindling the Relationship
There aren’t many writers out there that are doing their job solely for money or fame. Both are fleeting in this business, after all. Any writer worth their weight in literary … Continued
Writer’s Block
I’m going to request some mood-setting on your part to accompany this article. Trust me, it’ll enrich the experience. First, complete isolation is required. No one is to be in … Continued
The Evolving Idea
Recently, I received an email notifying me that a short story of mine will be included in an upcoming anthology from Writer’s Edit (www.writersedit.com). I’m always excited about being able … Continued
Research for Writers
This time last year, just about the only writing I was doing was shopping lists and putting my baby’s check-up appointment times into the calendar. As a new mother, writing … Continued