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

Gain tools and tests for crafting compelling stories.

Available to watch right now, completely free.

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.

Available to watch right now, completely free.

Lake Effect: Now Seeking Submissions

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

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.

What Writers Get Wrong About Strong Female Characters

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

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…