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Hooks That Don’t Let Go: Crafting Irresistible Story Concepts and Beginnings with Erin Swann

Gain tools and tests for crafting compelling stories.
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Free Talk: Providing Room for the Reader — Striking the Balance of Mystery and Clarity

You're invited to a free talk with author, poet, and writing instructor Lauren Oertel.
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Lake Effect: Now Seeking Submissions

A print publication seeking poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.

Creative Non Fiction Fiction Issue Six Hundred Ninety Eight Literary Journals Poetry Print

73 Publishing, Grant, and Fellowship Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Writers (October 2026)

Opportunities open to writers of color, LGBTQ+ writers, writers with disabilities, and more.

Issue Six Hundred Ninety Eight Special Feature

What Writers Get Wrong About Strong Female Characters

7 stereotypes to watch out for when writing your female characters.

Issue Six Hundred Ninety Eight

How to Find Publishers Open to Direct Submissions

Over two years ago we stopped releasing a new review of a publisher every week. We still review the same amount of publishers a month, but we release the four to five new publisher reviews as links on a longer list. This has helped decrease the amount of submissions publishers receive and the amount of…

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