Writing is an ever-evolving skill, and there’s always room for improvement. But while you may sense your short story, essay, or poem needs something, you may have trouble pinpointing exactly what it is you need to fix. That’s when it pays to have another set of eyes...
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How To Write Plot Twists Readers Will Enjoy | Writer’s Relief
Wow, I did not see that coming! A good plot twist will leave your readers surprised, intrigued, and eagerly anticipating where the story will go next. But writing unforgettable plot twists isn’t easy. You need to be able to misdirect your audience in a way that feels...
5 Ways To Ruin The Ending Of Your Short Story Or Novel ∣ Writer’s Relief
Writing a great beginning and a tight middle for a short story or novel can be challenging, but many writers find creating a satisfying ending is often the most difficult part of the process. You don’t want to cheat readers with an abrupt wrap-up, but you also don’t...
Poetry Clichés To Avoid Like The Plague
Every poet uses a cliché now and then—and in a first draft, that’s okay. But when you’re editing a poem that you hope to get published in a literary journal, you’ve got to be able to spot the common poetry clichés that so easily creep into contemporary poems....
The Illusion of Meaning: Clichéd Scenarios
We’re pleased to offer this article from author and editor Harrison Demchick. In this guest post, he shares a fresh perspective on clichés and how to avoid them in your writing—on more than just the phrase-level. Most writers know to avoid clichés. Clichés, after all,...
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