Free Talk: Writing Emotion — The Heart of the Story (With Emily Colin)

Harness the power of emotion to create unforgettable characters, gripping plots, and deep connections with your audience.

Available to watch right now, completely free.

Free Talk: How to Create Captivating Characters (With John Claude Bemis)

How to make your characters utterly captivating for readers and publishers.

Available to watch right now, completely free.

9 Publishers Open to Direct Submissions in May 2025

Established publishers and small presses seeking manuscripts. No literary agent required.

Four Tulips: Now Seeking Submissions

A new online magazine accepting poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction on any theme.

10 Magazines Accepting Authors Interviews

Magazines accepting author interviews. Most alo publish fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry.

How Six Scribes Made Me a Better Writer

How small writing groups can have a big impact on writers (and how to form your own group.)