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We teach our students how to write and get published.

Learn from published authors who have spent decades perfecting their writing craft. Our bi-weekly posts offer ways to improve your craft and support your writing for adult genres such as romance, mystery, thriller, horror, and adventure.

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Achieving Deep POV

The goal of deep POV is to give the reader a chance to be inside your character’s head. Discover ways to achieve deep point of view in your next story.

October 2, 2018

Strunk & White: The Elements of Style

Facebook Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog Virtually everyone calls it a “classic”—and with good reason

September 25, 2018

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Stephen King: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft | IFW

Stephen King’s ON WRITING: A MEMOIR OF THE CRAFT isn’t just a book about writing; it’s also a memoir, making it a must-read for all writers. Let’s find out why!

September 18, 2018

A Self-Publishing Primer

Facebook Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Yes, you really can do it yourself. I

September 11, 2018

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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

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Finding a Writing Course That’s Right For You | IFW

Facebook Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > When you’re looking for further instruction on writing,

August 21, 2018

10 Things That Make Editors Cringe

Facebook Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Everybody knows to use spellcheck or Grammarly when

August 14, 2018

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Getting the Most Out of a Writer’s Conference | IFW

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August 7, 2018

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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

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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

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Revision: Your First Step to Fantastic Writing | IFW

Facebook Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Do you know where to start? “Wait …

July 3, 2018

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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

Facebook Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Tips for turning the dream into a reality

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