How to Write in the First-Person Perspective
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The guest judge for our 2026 Flash Fiction Competition (August 3rd - August 24th) is poet and...
How Acting Methods Can Help You Overcome Writer’s Block
Because I regularly struggle with writer’s block, I have found countless articles, books, and blog...
How to Base a Character on a Real Person
As a fellow writer, you may have fretted over how to make your characters seem real to your reader....
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Writing Advice from Our Personal Essay Competition Teenage Winners
With over 2k entries submitted to our Personal Essay Competition, we know for a fact that Guest...
Screenwriting for High School Students: What's Love Got to Do With It?
Guest blogger M.S. offers a fresh take on teaching screenwriting, using an unconventional approach...
Personal Essay Competition Teenage Winners Announced
"This is an achingly compelling, heartfelt personal essay that reeks of pain and empathy, courage...
Fantasy Competition: Expert Advice from Guest Judge Susanna Kwan
Want to know what the Guest Judge of our Fantasy Competition is looking for in a winning entry this...
Distinguishing Types of Fantasy Through Setting
Fantasy is a form of speculative fiction involving magic, adventure, imaginary creatures, and...