Carroll Dale Short: A Writers Tool Kit-Institute for Writers
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September 4, 2018
Query Writing 101
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August 28, 2018
Finding a Writing Course That’s Right For You | IFW
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August 21, 2018
10 Things That Make Editors Cringe
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August 14, 2018
Getting the Most Out of a Writer’s Conference | IFW
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August 7, 2018
Okay, I’ve Finished My Revision. Now What ? | IFW
Once you’ve finished your last big revision, what do you do now? You bask in the glow of a job well done. Then you get back to work. Your next steps are here.
July 31, 2018
We All Have a Story About a Trip That Didn’t Go As Planned
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July 24, 2018
Who’s Ready to Do Some Literary Gardening ? | IFW
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July 17, 2018
Revision: An Overwhelming Project
The way to go about eating an elephant is one bite at a time and so it is for revising your writing. Break down your revision into small steps and get it done.
July 10, 2018
Revision: Your First Step to Fantastic Writing | IFW
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July 3, 2018
What You Should Consider Before Writing About Your Life Online
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June 26, 2018
How To Get Started as a Travel Writer
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June 19, 2018
8 Tips For Sourcing Your Articles
No story is complete without a source. Grab these tips for sourcing your articles including finding contacts, discovering the best answers, and what comes next.
June 12, 2018
How To Turn Your Experiences Into Stories
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June 5, 2018
Character Development: A Few Final Thoughts | IFW
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May 29, 2018
Everyone’s Got a Story to Tell. What’s Yours ? | IFW
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May 22, 2018
Writing a Character Who Has Cancer
When you write a character with cancer (or other disease), things can get touchy. Here’s how to ensure your character isn’t solely defined by their illness.
May 15, 2018
Character Development, Part Deux
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May 8, 2018
Three Keys to Believable Three-Dimensional Characters | IFW
When you sit down to write a new story, think about your characters. Giving characters heart, soul, and real faults—yes, faults—is vital to creating memorable characters.
May 1, 2018
Anatomy of a Score Sheet
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April 24, 2018
