Hemmingway made a wager among his writer friends, claiming he could write a story in six words. They took him up on the bet, and on a napkin, Hemingway wrote the famous words: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” His friends paid him $10, no questions asked.
Category: On Writing
These posts are designed to pass along lessons in writing and editing to the next generation as well as be a source of inspiration when writers have hit the wall.
5 Things Journalism Can Offer (Fiction-Minded) Professional Writers
So, you want to be a novelist — or perhaps you’re hoping to be the next great manuscript editor or literary agent. Why should you take a journalism course? Put simply, it’s to grow your skillset as a writer, to make you well-rounded, and (let’s be honest) possibly earn you a buck or two
3 New Year’s Tips for Writers to Slay Their Goals
By Laurel Burgess Grab your sword, it’s time to slay your New Year’s goals. Sure, maybe you’ve struggled to accomplish your resolutions in the past,
HOW TO MAKE (REAL) FRIENDS ON INSTAGRAM AS AN AUTHOR
They say not to trust people you meet online, let alone fly out of state to meet them. Pictured: me, half-dead from elevation sickness, in Colorado with seven authors who connected via Instagram.
An Interview with Linda Taylor | Pathway to Publication
There’s a prescribed pathway to getting published, and writers need to follow it. I hope the book lays out the path and helps writers take the appropriate steps to present themselves well and to create products they can be proud of—and hopefully will reach their readers!
Anybody Have A Map?
by Kipp Miller Do you have a story set in a different world? Do you need a map for this fantasy world? In this article,