Ten-Minute Creative Writing Exercise -- Creative Writing Exercise on…Updated: Sat May 10 18:56:43 2008
If you think you don't have time to write, think again. See what you can produce with a simple set of writing prompts and ten minutes of your time with this creative writing exercise…
Finding Short Story IdeasUpdated: Sat May 10 18:56:17 2008
Sometimes the hardest part about writing is getting started. These exercises and prompts will provide a jumping-off point when you're feeling stuck or uninspired. …
Calendar of June Writing Contests -- Dates for Writing Contest Submi…Updated: Sat May 10 18:24:45 2008
Book and short story writing contest information, along with details about awards, fellowships, and residencies with June deadlines for fiction writers interested in submitting their short stories …
Calendar of July Short Story Writing Contests -- Dates for July Shor…Updated: Thu May 8 11:56:20 2008
Book and short story writing contest information, along with details about awards, fellowships, and residencies with July deadlines for fiction writers interested in submitting their short stories …
Invisibility Creative Writing Prompt -- A Creative Writing Prompt fo…Updated: Wed May 7 21:52:34 2008
I found this prompt in Beth Baruch Joselow's book of writing prompts, Writing Without the Muse, but it just as easily could have come from Woody Allen's Alice. In it you're asked to imagine a scene…
Creative Writing PromptsUpdated: Wed May 7 21:48:12 2008
Need a starting point for your creative writing session? These creative writing prompts will get you or your class or your writing started…
Profile of the Edgar Awards -- What Are the Edgar Awards?Updated: Sat May 3 18:36:31 2008
Created in 1946 and named for Edgar Allan Poe, the Edgar Awards are considered the Oscars for mystery writers. Each year, the award honors the best fiction, non-fiction, television and film publis…
Pictures from the Edgar Awards -- Edgar Awards Nominees and WinnersUpdated: Sat May 3 18:32:41 2008
See pictures from the 2008 Edgar Awards -- the Oscars of the mystery and crime genre. Among the twelve awards given each year are best novel, best critical/biography, and best original paperback…
Detection Club -- The British Detection Club of the 1930sUpdated: Thu May 1 14:53:49 2008
Definition of the British society, the Detection Club, which was formed in the 1930s and has continued, in various forms, until the present day. Original members included Dorothy L. Sayers, G.K. Ch…
Plot -- Plot Defined for Fiction WritersUpdated: Thu May 1 12:01:20 2008
A definition of the literary term, "plot," as used by fiction writers. Plot differs from story in that plot is concerned with how events are related or structured, and the kinds of change…
Top 10 Rules for Mystery WritingUpdated: Thu May 1 11:52:51 2008
The mystery, more than other genres, tends to follow standard rules, making it both easier and harder for the mystery writers. Whether you end up following them or breaking them, it's important to …
Hands -- A Creative Writing Exercise in 5 Steps -- A Creative Writin…Updated: Mon Apr 28 14:25:34 2008
For this creative writing exercise, take your time doing each step one by one, then use your responses to craft a story or poem. Though students may initially struggle with this writing exercise, i…
Calendar of May Writing Contests -- Dates for Writing Contest Submis…Updated: Sun Apr 20 20:27:01 2008
Book and short story writing contest information, along with details about awards, fellowships, and residencies with May deadlines for fiction writers interested in submitting their short stories o…
How Do I Find a Legit Press? -- Q&A about PublicationUpdated: Fri Apr 18 19:05:56 2008
One novelist wrote in wondering how to find legit presses to publish her book: "I don't want to self-publish; I want a real publishing company to publish my book and help me promote it." …
How Do I Find an Online Writing Class -- Q&A about Online Writing Cl…Updated: Fri Apr 18 19:04:40 2008
Reader Tami wrote in about online writing classes: "I've been writing in some form all of my life. I'm now considering the big plunge -- a novel. Could you recommend an online school or worksh…
How to Find a Writing ClassUpdated: Fri Apr 18 18:05:21 2008
A writing class is one of the best ways to find a writing community, but how do you find a class or a teacher you know will be worthwhile? These tips will help you begin your search…
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