Down and Dirty Plotting
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October 30, 2018
Prepping for NaNoWriMo
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October 23, 2018
Five Things to Change in Your Novel
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October 16, 2018
Beyond Show Don’t Tell
You want readers to laugh, cry, and get angry alongside the protagonist. Readers who are invested in the characters keep turning pages. Enter show, don’t tell.
October 9, 2018
Achieving Deep POV
The goal of deep POV is to give the reader a chance to be inside your character’s head. Discover ways to achieve deep point of view in your next story.
October 2, 2018
Strunk & White: The Elements of Style
Facebook Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog Virtually everyone calls it a “classic”—and with good reason
September 25, 2018
Stephen King: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft | IFW
Stephen King’s ON WRITING: A MEMOIR OF THE CRAFT isn’t just a book about writing; it’s also a memoir, making it a must-read for all writers. Let’s find out why!
September 18, 2018
A Self-Publishing Primer
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September 11, 2018
Carroll Dale Short: A Writers Tool Kit-Institute for Writers
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September 4, 2018
Query Writing 101
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August 28, 2018
Finding a Writing Course That’s Right For You | IFW
Facebook Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > When you’re looking for further instruction on writing,
August 21, 2018
10 Things That Make Editors Cringe
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August 14, 2018
Getting the Most Out of a Writer’s Conference | IFW
Facebook Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Whether you’re doing a day trip or going
August 7, 2018
Okay, I’ve Finished My Revision. Now What ? | IFW
Once you’ve finished your last big revision, what do you do now? You bask in the glow of a job well done. Then you get back to work. Your next steps are here.
July 31, 2018
We All Have a Story About a Trip That Didn’t Go As Planned
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July 24, 2018
Who’s Ready to Do Some Literary Gardening ? | IFW
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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
Revision: Your First Step to Fantastic Writing | IFW
Facebook Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Do you know where to start? “Wait …
July 3, 2018
What You Should Consider Before Writing About Your Life Online
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June 26, 2018
How To Get Started as a Travel Writer
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June 19, 2018
