The Writer

Since 1887 The Writer has provided the motivation, writing techniques, expert tips and compelling author insights that turn good writing into great writing. We’ll help you become a better writer, find markets for your work, understand the business of writing, follow industry news and trends, reach your goals, and more!

This writer’s block

The Writer

2019 Summer FLASH contest

ENOUGH WITH THE TRASH TALK! • Want a surefire way to have a happier, more productive writing life? Stop calling your writing names.

BOOKISH

BACK TO WORK • GOODBYE, SUMMER FRIDAYS; HELLO, RUSH HOUR.

The post-book blues • Happiness is a fallacy, and other things you tell yourself once your book is published.

Work in progress • Writing a book while maintaining a freelance career is all about learning from your mistakes – repeatedly.

Bragging about books • What if you’re a writer who isn’t a voracious reader?

SIGN ME UP! • Using emails to connect, engage, and retain readrs [and sell bo books, too].

‘LOOK! I WROTE ABOUT YOU!’ • What are we really looking for when we share creative nonfiction with our subjects?

THE ART OF SUSPENSEFUL FICTION • Keep readers on the edge of their seats with these pro tips.

THE WRITE-AT-HOME MOM • RAISING TINY HUMANS WHILE JUGGLING DEADLINES, RESEARCH, REVISIONS, AND FIRST DRAFTS: HOW DO MODERN MOTHER-WRITERS MAKE IT WORK?

THE CAMEL, THE BRA, AND THE BUICK • HOW AUTHORS WOW AUDIENCES WITH UNUSUAL BOOK TOURS

Contingent • ‘All kinds of history are important – it doesn’t all have to be about the Civil War,’ say the founders of this unique new history magazine.

North Words Writers Symposium • Capped at just 40 attendees, this intimate four-day conference offers readings, workshops, and glacier hikes in beautiful Skagway, Alaska.

Group work

Kristen Arnett