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Artist Dates for a Digital Age

Artist dates, as suggested by Julia Cameron for every artist, are still possible during COVID-19. Eve Morton offers tips for great dates of all kinds.

Timeless Freelancing: How Archival Research Can Help You Survive Rejections

In Part IV of her series on creative research, Stepanie Loomis Pappas encourages writers to capitalize on archives for timeless freelancing.

The Foolproof Formula for Writing A Murder Mystery

Is the woman in your murder mystery a possession? A victim? Glossy and virginal? If not, you’re going to need these tips to really nail the genre.

How to Overcome COVID-19 Writer’s Block 

Has the pandemic left you in a creative slump? J.L. Akagi shares eight tips she hopes will help you overcome COVID-19 writer’s block.

Event Announcement: 2020 Eliza So Fellowship Reading

Join Submittable and the Montana Book Festival on Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. MDT for the 2020 Eliza So Fellowship Reading featured Tiffany Midge and special guests.

Book Marketing in (Late) 2020: Tips for Publishers and Writers Who Aren’t Jerks

Thoughtful book marketing in 2020 balances preserverance with compassion. Here are seven tips for writers and publishers seeking success in strange times.

Writing Fast and Focused for the Win: 7 Tips From Tom Strelich of Owl Canyon Press

Writing challenges like the Owl Canyon Press Short Story Hackathon 4 are great chances to grow. Here, Tom Strelich offers tips for succeding at them.

Ghostwriting: The Good, the Bad, and the *Lucrative*

Ghostwriting isn’t for everyone, but if you think it might be for you, here are five things to keep in mind before you get started.

Writing and Recording an Audiobook in 2020

Based on his own experience writing and recording an audiobook in 2020, Cal LaFountain offers advice for authors moving towards audio.