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ICL’s weekly blog article features freelance writer Jan Fields.

With over 100 published books and magazine articles, Jan delivers first-hand knowledge on how to sharpen, submit, and market your writing. Jan’s articles explore inevitable writing struggles and offers tireless strategies and techniques to support you in reaching your writing goals.

Winning Mysteries

Jan Fields reveals how to write a winning mystery for readers of all ages.

July 15, 2021

Freedom of Speech: What Does It Mean for Writers ? | IFW

Jan Fields explains Freedom of Speech and what it means for writers

July 1, 2021

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Can I Do That ? Writing Difficult True Stories | IFW

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June 17, 2021

Tough Topics in Fiction for Kids

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June 10, 2021

Writing Poetry for Magazines

How can you be successful writing poetry for children’s magazines? Check out these three elements that editors look for in children’s poetry from Jan Fields.

June 3, 2021

From a Nonfiction Idea to a Magazine Sale

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May 20, 2021

Writing Children’s Magazine Fiction

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May 13, 2021

5.6.21 ICL Why Try Writing for Childrens Magazines

From a Nonfiction Idea to a Magazine Sale

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May 6, 2021

Why Try Writing for Children’s Magazines?

Why should you try writing for children’s magazines? Let’s look at the benefits of breaking into the magazine market. They just might surprise you!

May 6, 2021

Let’s Talk About Now

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April 29, 2021

Explaining STEM and STEAM

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April 22, 2021

Writing Nonfiction: Plans Are Essential

Writing by the seat of your pants may work for fiction, but one of the key needs of nonfiction is clear organization. Here’s how to get organize nonfiction.

April 15, 2021

52121 ICL Narrative Nonfiction Finding the Lesser Known Story

Narrative Nonfiction: Finding the Lesser Known Story | IFW

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April 8, 2021

How To Find Hot Nonfiction Topics

The popularity of nonfiction makes it worth an author’s time to investigate. Hereâ€™s how to find hot nonfiction topics that publishers are looking for.

April 1, 2021