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Posts tagged "writing advice"
An Impractical Solution for an Impractical Era

An Impractical Solution for an Impractical Era

Given that we’re already well into the second decade of the twenty-first century, I’m willing to bet that your writing machine is also an e-mail machine, a blog machine, a magazine and newspaper machine, a Facebook machine, a Twitter machine, and in some cases a pinball machine.
Yes, You Can Trust Him

Yes, You Can Trust Him

Stephen King is one of those writers self-proclaimed literary authors avoid reading. He must be doing something right, however, because as of this moment, King has written 49 novels and sold more than 350 million copies.
A Furious Blaze of Liquid-Life Energy

A Furious Blaze of Liquid-Life Energy

One of the questions that torments me as a writer—and trust me, there are many—is the question of free will. Do I believe that individuals have the freedom to choose their own destiny?
Literary News for the Literarily Inclined

Literary News for the Literarily Inclined

In books: National Short Story Month; three writers battle over MFA programs; judge resigns as Philip Roth wins prize; the novel still alive and well; Charles Simic on libraries; ten disturbing novels; literary tattoos; and a ban on the word "verdant."
Query Letters That DON'T Work, Not Even a Little Bit

Query Letters That DON’T Work, Not Even a Little Bit

Having personally harassed over a thousand literary agents in the greater Tri-State area, I thought I’d share a few samples of flawed query letters so that you may learn from my mistakes.
How to Offend Your Family

How to Offend Your Family

What’s the point of being a writer if not to let your resentments build over a lifetime so that you may one day slay your family members through the refracted mirror of art?
Defining Narrative Arc

Defining Narrative Arc

Normally, in workshop, I am quick to share definitions and advice... But on this question—“What is narrative arc?” I found myself unusually hesitant.

It’s Horrible, Stupid, and I Hate it: Coping With Criticism

My article is construed as an attack against “repressive patriarchy” and “chauvinistic men.” I am accused of going "on and on," "ready to do battle with men and society...and...the good old 'glass ceiling.'" Enter: Blood boiling.

Andrew MacDonald – Wise Rockstar at 24

Fiction champion Andrew MacDonald discusses the writing and revision process as well as his experience with publishing in the small press.