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…different markets my search yielded, I could quickly review a description of the literary magazine; some even included interviews with editors giving additional insight into publishing with their magazine. I…
…different markets my search yielded, I could quickly review a description of the literary magazine; some even included interviews with editors giving additional insight into publishing with their magazine. I…
…logline. A logline (or one-sentence pitch) s a short description of your story–around 25 words long. Literary agent Rachelle Gardner says your logline should include your main character, the conflict,…
…a landscape with topographic features, in this case: hard parts, easy parts, exposition parts, dialog parts, visual description parts, parts involving Character A, parts involving Theme B, etc. When you…
…description of what you can see from your window and call it a writing exercise. Make it as good as you can. Use writing prompts if you like. 2. Set…
…him: Plot Though I started out using Kit’s name and vague description, I made a conscious effort to change something about him during the first part of the story. I…
…It’s part of the job description. There is no fiction without a willingness to dream. Yet we must also be Setters of Goals. Goalers. Yes, I know. It’s not nearly…
…give to “make your writing better” is to read a lot. Read widely and critically. Don’t just read the story, but really break down its structure, notice its dialogue, note…
…of dialogue, will give you the insight needed to see your way through to a successful ending. 3. Follow the Leaders One proven way to learn about the craft is…
…myself, “Just write what happens next in the most obvious and direct way. Forget the brilliant insight. Forget the award-winning turn of phrase and the witty dialogue. Just write something…