writing for adults blog

We teach our students how to write and get published.

Learn from published authors who have spent decades perfecting their writing craft. Our bi-weekly posts offer ways to improve your craft and support your writing for adult genres such as romance, mystery, thriller, horror, and adventure.

8.18-IFW-Getting-the-Most-Out-of-a-Writers-Conference

Getting the Most Out of a Writer’s Conference | IFW

Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Whether you’re

August 7, 2018

7.18-IFW-Okay-Ive-Finished-My-Revision-Now-What

Okay, I’ve Finished My Revision. Now What ? | IFW

Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Once you’ve

July 31, 2018

We All Have a Story About a Trip That Didn’t Go As Planned

Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Submit yours

July 24, 2018

7.18-IFW-Whos-Ready-to-Do-Some-Literary-Gardening

Who’s Ready to Do Some Literary Gardening ? | IFW

Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Taking the

July 17, 2018

Revision: An Overwhelming Project

The way to go about eating an elephant is one bite at a time and so it is for revising your writing. Break down your revision into small steps and get it done.

July 10, 2018

7.18-IFW-Revision-Your-First-Step-to-Fantastic-Writing-1

Revision: Your First Step to Fantastic Writing | IFW

Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Do you

July 3, 2018

6.18-IFW-What-To-Consider-Before-Writing-About-Your-Life-Online-1

What You Should Consider Before Writing About Your Life Online

Facebook Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Questions to ask yourself before you put your

June 26, 2018

How To Get Started as a Travel Writer

Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Tips for

June 19, 2018

8 Tips For Sourcing Your Articles

Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Strategies for

June 12, 2018

How To Turn Your Experiences Into Stories

Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Making stories

June 5, 2018

5.18-IFW-Character-Development-A-Few-Final-Thoughts

Character Development: A Few Final Thoughts | IFW

Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Haven’t I

May 29, 2018

518-IFW-Everyones-Got-a-Story-to-Tell.-Whats-Yours-

Everyone’s Got a Story to Tell. What’s Yours ? | IFW

Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > So you’ve

May 22, 2018

Writing a Character Who Has Cancer

When you write a character with cancer (or other disease), things can get touchy. Here’s how to ensure your character isn’t solely defined by their illness.

May 15, 2018

Character Development, Part Deux

Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Creating a

May 8, 2018

5.18-IFW-Three-Keys-to-Believable-Three-dimensional-Characters

Three Keys to Believable Three-Dimensional Characters | IFW

When you sit down to write a new story, think about your characters. Giving characters heart, soul, and real faults—yes, faults—is vital to creating memorable characters.

May 1, 2018