Although a “mistake” is always in the eye of the beholder, there are a few common weaknesses that we regularly see in short stories by new authors who are hoping to get published in literary journals. Are you making these common short story mistakes? Read our list,...
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Featured Client: Peter Obourn
Congratulations to our Featured Client, Peter Obourn, author of essays, short stories, poems, and books! He has a particular talent for conveying the emotional impact of seemingly small events. And when he combines that with his writing style—crisp, clear narration,...
The #1 Mindset Trick For Writing Longevity (And Success)
The writing life is tough: It can be hard to stay motivated when you’re slogging along, alone, with nothing but the company of your rejection letters and the world’s tiniest violinist playing sad music outside your window (okay, maybe not that last part). If your goal...
Downtime: Good For Your Life, Good For Your Story
We all know it’s important to make time for R&R. But did you know that treating your characters to some downtime now and again can serve a purpose? Yes, yes. We can hear what you’re thinking. We know that there are a bazillion books out there that address the...
How To Pick The Right Names For Your Characters
Picking the right names for your characters is a small but important part of developing your short story or novel. This process comes easily to some writers. It’s one of the first things they decide, and everything about those characters develops naturally from there....
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