Like most writers, you hope to get your short story, poetry, or novel published. Your writing is good, so receiving an acceptance from a literary agent or editor should take no time at all, right? Not so fast. As experienced, savvy writers all know, getting published...
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The Best Books To Give As Valentine’s Day Gifts | Writer’s Relief
Love is in the air—and in the pages of some great reads! If your significant other is a bookworm, a book can be a thoughtful gift to give (and a nice gift to give yourself if you’re flying solo!). You can choose a romance book from your special person’s TBR list, but...
Bah Humbug (Or Lovebug)! Love Stories For Cynics | Writer’s Relief
While everyone else is swooning in sugar comas brought on by too many chocolate hearts, are you busy swatting away at smarmy winged cupids? Then Writer’s Relief has found the perfect reading list for you! This article on LitHub.com features a list of seven love...
How To Get Rejected By Almost 20 Journals At Once | Writer’s Relief
As writers, we all eagerly look forward to getting acceptances for our short stories, essays, and poetry—we love being published! So why would you ever want to get rejections? And not just one “no thanks,” but rejections from multiple literary journals! While this...
Memorable Quotes From Black Authors For Black History Month | Writer’s Relief
During Black History Month, we honor the triumphs and struggles of African Americans in the United States. While Black History Month has traditionally been observed in the US, it’s now spread to Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. At Writer’s Relief, we want to...
25 Book Recommendations for Black History Month | Writer’s Relief
February is Black History Month, which makes it an especially good time to read the works of Black authors. In this article on OprahDaily.com, Writer’s Relief found a list of 25 book recommendations featuring classics from writers like Maya Angelou to newer voices...
How To Be A Writer Dragon In The New Year | Writer’s Relief
The year 2024 officially ushers in the Year of the Dragon! It is said that those born under this fifth sign in the Chinese zodiac are destined for good fortune and greatness. While you can’t change the year you were born in (the most recent years of the dragon were...
Featured Client: Robert Guard | Writer’s Relief
Click on the video above to hear about Robert’s experience with Writer’s Relief! As you grow and develop as a writer, you try new things and take chances. But there was one thing Robert Guard wasn’t taking any chances with when he returned to writing after a ten-year...
The Ultimate Writing Conference Survival Guide | Writer’s Relief
Whether you’re a seasoned writer or a newbie, there’s so much to see and do at a writing conference! You can meet other writers, learn more about the writing craft, get networking advice, connect with literary agents and journal editors, gain some new readers, and...
Avoid These Filter Words To Strengthen Your Writing | Writer’s Relief
When writing a short story or novel, you want your readers to be fully immersed as they experience the world through the eyes of your character. However, it’s important to watch for filter words in your narrative. Okay, we can see you all scratching your heads and...