The Art of the Short Story: Tips from Guest Judge Megan Tady
She is the author of Bluebird Day and Super Bloom. She runs the freelance writing and editing...
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How to Write a Pitch for an Article
Pitching to local newspapers and publications is an exciting step in your journalism and writing...
Flash Fiction vs. Short Story
A great way to exercise your writing muscles is to experiment with flash fiction. But what is flash...
Young Writer Spotlight: David Fernández
Congratulations to David Fernández, our next young writer spotlight! David is a fourteen-year-old...
How to Write in the First-Person Perspective
It is often underestimated how many decisions the writer needs to make before even putting the pen...
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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Distinguishing Types of Fantasy Through Setting
Fantasy is a form of speculative fiction involving magic, adventure, imaginary creatures, and...
What is a National Youth Poet Laureate? (And How to Become One)
“My journey toward becoming the 9th National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States was by no...