We can thank Jeffrey Yamaguchi's 52 Projects for this week's prompt: Write down the first memory that comes to mind from when you were nineteen years old. (And if you're not ... Read More

I've had the flu all week, but luckily it kept me in bed yesterday morning to hear an interview with Herbie Hancock on Studio 360. I was interested to hear ... Read More

A reader emailed me recently asking for an idea of how to order the information on the site -- she wanted to take a class on writing, but her local ... Read More

If your new year's resolution involved getting published, you'll want to pick up the most recent copy of Novel and Short Story Writer's Market. I was particularly inspired by the ... Read More

An email from a reader this week reminded me to keep an eye out when applying to short story contests. It's all too easy for people to take advantage of ... Read More

I know we've just barely gotten into 2008, but now's the time to be looking ahead. If you're prepared to apply for things now, check out January's short story contests. ... Read More