Free Talk: The Revision Roadmap — How to Turn Your First Draft into a Polished Manuscript

Learn how to revise your draft for clear storytelling, so you can fix plot holes, remove filler, and tighten the story structure and pacing

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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.

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27 Literary Journals with Fast Response Times

It is good to start out by submitting your work to literary journals that have fast response times. It is rewarding to hear back from journals within a month, rather than a year later, when you have forgotten all about them. Submitting to journals with fast response times helps keep you motivated. All of these…

Notes from the Editor’s Desk: May 2025

Authors Guild Sues to Bring Back Grants; Major Newspapers Use AI to Recommend Books that Don't Exist; Plus Publishing Opportunities, Success Stories, and Editing Jobs

Scavengers: Now Seeking Submissions

Seeking flash, poetry, artwork, comics, experimental writing, and mixed-media.

How to Get Back Into Writing

Took a break from writing? Here are some tips to get back in the game.