The Dreaded Sample Issue
Guest Writer E.J. LeRoy suggests several publications that provide enough sample content for writers to avoid purchasing a sample issue.
There’s Life After a Contest: Accept the Challenge and Write with Owl Canyon
Find out about Owl Canyon Press, Hackathon #2, and what fiction contest judges look for in this interview with writer Tom Strelich.
Write Right Now (Body Language)
This week’s creative prompts focus on the body and body language. Try one of ten suggestions as a starting point for new writing or other artistic work.
Being a Savvy Submitter, Part I
If you’re interested in being a savvy submitter, Nausheen Eusuf offers six major considerations for selecting where to send your creative work.
Writing On a Plane
Guest Blogger Zakiya Kassam enumerates the benefits of writing while in flight, including quiet, discomfort, and limited distractions.
Making an Animated Short Film: Bringing Death to Life, Part 2
Part 2 of Clara Lehmann’s in-depth blog regarding the final steps for making an animated short film with partner Jonathan Lacocque.
Write Right Now (For Art’s Sake!)
Visual art is the ultimate inspiration for writing. Try a few of these creative prompts to explore where artistic observation and experiment can take you.
Five Reasons Publishing Short Pieces Keeps Me Motivated for Long Projects
Guest Blogger Laura Chanoux discusses the value of working on small projects (essays, humor writing) while contuing to revise her novel.