Writing Tips: Every Word Matters | Writing Forward
Every word matters. Have you ever seen the movie Throw Momma From the Train (aff link)? It’s a classic 80s comedy about the hilarious misadventures of a writing instructor (Billy Crystal)…
How to Teach Word a Scrivener Trick | Jane Friedman
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Making Every Word Count: How to Write Short
GrubStreet Instructor and Consultant Cara Benson offers us tips and tricks for writing flash fiction. “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” So goes the six-word story that has been attributed…
Ember Journal Is Accepting Submissions/ How To Submit (¢2 per word) – Creative Writing News
Ember Journal is a journal of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction for all age groups. Submissions for and by readers aged 10 to 18 are strongly encouraged. Please ensure you…
Making the Right Word Choice Makes Your Writing Better | Writing Forward
Word choice is a critical component of good writing. Have you ever read a sentence and wondered what it was trying to say? Ever gotten hung up on a word…
Science Magazine Is Currently Accepting Pitches (Payment: $1 per word) – Creative Writing News
Science Magazine is an award-winning News department of Science, the flagship research journal from the world’s largest general science society. Are you a freelance journalist with a hot scoop or…
Poetry Writing Exercises: Using Connotation to Find the Perfect Word | Writing Forward
Poetry Writing Exercises: Using Connotation. Poetry writing exercises are an excellent way to develop writing skills, especially skills that are essential to writing compelling poetry. Writing exercises can provide us…
Affect vs Effect: How to Choose the Right Word for Your Writing
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Six Word Stories: How to Write the Shortest Story You’ll Never Forget – The Write Practice
Want to write a book? Sign up for our new (free!) course, Ready, Prep, Write: Create a Summer Book Writing Plan. Learn more and sign up here. According to legend, Ernest Hemingway…
Word Count: How Many Words In a Novel?
If you want to get published, you need to be aware that major New York publishers are looking for a specific word count, depending on your genre. Your fantasy novel…