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If you'd like your readers to connect emotionally to your work, use lists!

Blog Id Lists & Pillow Books: How To Crank Up All The Feels In Your WIP I was recently introduced (thanks to the brilliant Anne Hawley ) to the fabulous concept of an “Id List.” According to...

Did you read the recent NYTs article "Who Is The Bad Art Friend"? Here's my newest blog post about how NOT to be a bad art friend, aka how to find or start a non-toxic writing group.

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Have you been hurt or angry because your partner won't read your writing? Maybe they said they would but they keep putting you off? I got you. Both of you:

What To Do When Your Partner Won’t Read Your Work “I’m about to kill him. I do not find him remotely sexy right now and I can’t believe I’m going to have to ask him again…” My friend’s voice trails off, full of hurt and anger....

Here is the straight-up truth about how to be a productive writer.

Blog Recently, the subjects of flow and the Muse came up in my writing sprint group, with several people bemoaning the difficulty of getting to that sweet spot, where you feel like you’re taking...

If you are a writer or an editor (or teacher) who wants to become a better ally, here is an amazing resource. They have a wonderful book, plus classes, a podcast, a newsletter, all sorts of ways to educate yourself.

Writing the Other | Online Writing Classes and Workshops Want to write inclusive fiction with diverse characters but worry you'll get it wrong? Our online writing classes help authors learn to do this sensitively.

This looks like a good one. And psssst--I am available to help develop, copy edit, and/or proofread your entries.

Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest - Winning Writers Welcome to the 27th annual Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest. Submit published or unpublished work. $5,000 in prizes.