The Best Christmas on Mars
What can you hope to gain by entering a writing contest? IFW Instructor and contest judge Lynn Smith shares why entering a contest can improve your work.
September 21, 2021
Lights! Camera! Action! Creating Dramatic Action Scenes
IFW Instructor Kris Franklin illustrates how to build more tension in your story but showing and not telling.
September 7, 2021
Types and Topics: Nonfiction That Doesn’t Get Old
A look at magazines published one, five, ten, and twenty or more years ago will reveal the same categories of nonfiction and many of the same topics. Why? Because they address universal needs and aim to help readers improve their lives.
August 24, 2021
Planning Ahead for Timely Submissions
What’s (Going to Be) Happening? Victoria Sherrow helps us plan ahead for timely submissions.
August 9, 2021
Building Your Author Press Kit
Kelli Panique gives tips for what to include your author press kit to make it easy on you and your contacts.
July 27, 2021
Getting the Most Out of a Writers’ Conference: Part 2
Karen Hammond offers tips and tricks for getting back in the swing of attending writing conferences.
July 13, 2021
Getting the Most Out of a Writers’ Conference: Part 1
Karen Hammond is getting us in tip-top shape for a return to in-person writing conferences.
June 22, 2021
Writing About Painful Subjects
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June 8, 2021
Six Tips for Writing Tantalizing Titles
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May 11, 2021
Focus and Slant: Key Elements for Nonfiction Success
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April 21, 2021
What Should You Write? Choosing Your Best Nonfiction Ideas
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April 13, 2021
Magazine Sleuth: What to Study Before You Write
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March 30, 2021
Characters Help Your Readers Stay Afloat
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March 16, 2021
Conventional Structures for Unconventional Stories
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March 2, 2021
6 Tips to Prime, Pump, and Polish Your Writing Voice
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February 16, 2021
Raise Your Voice: Only You Can Tell Your Story Your Way
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February 2, 2021
The Submission Train is Leaving the Station
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January 19, 2021
Jump on the Submission Train This Year
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January 5, 2021
Stay On Track With Your Goals
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December 29, 2020
Finding Your Time to Write
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December 22, 2020
