Building Your Reading List as a Writer
Successful writers are also readers. The act of reading builds skills and inspires creativity. Let’s talk about building your reading list as a writer.
3 Resolutions to Make You a Better Writer
There are problems every new writer faces. Let’s look at some of the most common issues and turn them into 3 resolutions to make us all better writers.
What Writers Need to Know About Time Management
The beginning of the year is a perfect time to evaluate time management for writers. Here are 5 tips to help you—and your writing—be successful this year.
Diane Merz
Contest: Thriller First Pages | 1st Place
RUBY TUESDAY
January 5, 2024
5 Gentle Resolutions for a Positive New Year
Time to consider optimism and enjoyment for our writing resolutions. Instead of focusing on not failing, prioritize the elements of writing that bring us joy.
Busting 3 Scary Writing Myths
Writers tend to build up myths to insulate themselves from the possibility of “breaking” our writing. Let’s look at some scary writing myths we can bust today.
How to Write a Contemporary Romance First Page
In the world of contemporary romance fiction, the first page sets the tone for the emotional journey that lies ahead. Here’s what you need to know.
Sandra Jackson-Opoku
Contest: Thriller First Pages | 5th Place
LOST AMONG STRANGERS
December 22, 2023
5 Money Myths Writers Shouldn’t Believe
It’s difficult to talk about money in publishing since pay rates vary widely from publisher to publisher, but here are 5 money myths writers shouldn’t believe.
Angelie Martzke
Skipping Stones and Autism Parenting Magazine
December 15, 2023
4 Picture Book Publishing Myths
Let’s close out the year with a little myth-busting around writing and publishing. We’ll start where many children’s writers begin: picture books.
Busting Myths About Writing & Publishing
There are a lot of preconceived notions about writing and publishing. Dive in as Jamie K. Schmidt busts 5 popular myths about writing and publishing.
YA Romance: Is It for You?
Within the larger scope of all Romance novels, the YA Romance is considered its own subgenre. Let’s dive into 6 things to know about writing this popular genre.
Lauri Schoenfeld
Little Owl
December 1, 2023
Picture Books: From Then to Now
For all of us today, picture books have been part of our lives, and yet the form isn’t terribly old. Let’s explore the genre’s history and its possible future.
5 More Strategies for Revising Your Work – Part 2
Today, we explore 5 more ways to revise your story or article with IFW Instructor Susan Ludwig. Try one or more of these strategies for a stronger final piece.
What You Need to Know About Writing Nonfiction Picture Books
Nonfiction picture books are loved by kids. Writing one takes care, thought, and, especially, research. Dig into writing nonfiction for kids with this post.
Dawn Hoffer
Be The One, 40 Poems for Every Mood
November 17, 2023
4 NaNoWriMo Bonuses for All Writers
Even if you don’t take part in the effort to write a novel in a month, there are benefits to NaNoWriMo that are worth adding to our writing life. Take a look.
Strategies for Revising Your Work – Part 1
Today, we explore four ways to revise a piece of writing with IFW Instructor Susan Ludwig. Try a new way of revising and see your work in a whole new light!
