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.

Notes from the Editor’s Desk: April 2025

NanoWriMo is Shutting Down; 6 Publishing Opportunities; Subscriber Success Stories

Inkfish: Now Seeking Submissions

Online journal of poetry, fiction, flash fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual art.

Writing Effective Flashbacks: Seamlessly Integrating Backstory

How to use flashbacks without ruining your story.

Evidence: Now Seeking Manuscript Submissions

Evidence is the Thriller/Suspense/Mystery focused imprint of Enchant of Entwined Publishing, which we have reviewed here. They is how they describe what they are looking for: “submissions that weave intricate plots, deliver heart-pounding tension, and keep readers guessing until the very end. If your story features cunning detectives, unsolved mysteries, or nail-biting suspense, we want…