Revision is the Tortoise, Not the Hare
When tackling revision, remember the story of the tortoise and the hare. Revising too fast can lead to poor results, but diligent work leads to success.
Rebecca Loescher
Contest: Fall Poetry | 2nd Place
Leaf Me Alone
October 6, 2023
3 Vital Steps to Understanding Revision
To do the hard work of revision in your writing, you need to understand what it’s meant to do. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about fixing mistakes.
Submissions Research as Inspiration
Did you know market guides can provide writing inspiration as well as help locate a publisher for your work? It’s true. Find out how they can inspire you!
Jill Proctor
Contest: Fall Poetry | 1st Place
Scarecrow
September 22, 2023
Online Submissions Rule the Day
Online submissions rule the day. You must get the details right to have a chance of an agent or editor reading your manuscript. Here’s what you need to know.
Writing New Adult: Bridging the Gap Between YA and Adult Romance
New Adult romance bridges the gap between Young Adult and adult romance. Lynne Smith gives tips on writing New Adult. Come see if this genre is a fit for you!
Ann Tuzi
Tica’s Tea Party
September 15, 2023
Reading Your Way to Targeted Submissions
Today we’re discussing how reading books in your genre not only improves your writing skills, but it can also help you find the right publisher for your work.
Targeting Submissions = Publishing Success
Carefully researching and targeting submissions is part of a successful writer’s routine saving massive amounts of time and emotional energy. Let’s get started.
Betwixt and Between: New Adult Romance
New Adult is a bridge between Young Adult and adult romance. How does it differ from YA? Here’s what you need to know to write in the emerging genre.
Maria Longbrake
Discretionary Love, Grande Dame Literary Journal, Mutha Magazine
September 1, 2023
Successfully Facing Writing Feedback
Writers can get defensive when getting critiques of their work. Create a plan for writing feedback from editors and critique partners and be a better writer.
Are You Willing to Learn?
To become a better writer, you must be willing to learn. Let’s put our own knowledge aside and let the professionals show us how to improve our skills today.
Take a Writing Course as Your Back-to-School Adventure
There’s no time like now to sign up for a writing course. Institute for Writers writing courses are particularly easy to jump into. Let’s take a look!
Tiffany Dickinson
Kaleidoscope
August 18, 2023
Learning to Write for Publication
Learning to write for publication starts with getting your brain on board. Time to figure out where you are, where you want to go, and how to get there.
Learning to Write: Getting Past the Fear
Fear is a hindrance to your success, both in learning to write and in applying that learning. How can you overcome fear and keep moving? Let’s find out.
5 Ways to Start Fresh as a Writer During Back-to-School Season
Back-to-School season is the perfect time to reset and reevaluate your writing schedule and get a fresh start as a writer. Here are 5 ways to get started.
Back to School Writing Course Success
There are things you’re going to need if you’re planning to take a back-to-school writing course: time, place, tools, and attitude. Let’s talk about it!
