Stephen King on editing: “Revising a story down to the bare essentials is always a little like murdering children, but it must be done.”
“When your story is ready for rewrite, cut it to the bone. Get rid of every ounce of excess fat. …
Read MoreEdgar Allan Poe on short stories: “A short story must have a single mood and every sentence must build towards it.”
“A short story must have a single mood and every sentence must build towards it.” (Tweet it!) Edgar Allan Poe
Read MoreStuff writers are thankful for over the holidays
With the holiday season upon us and some pretty opinionated, reflective writers in our community, we thought it might be fun and interesting to ask them what they’re thankful for over the holidays and see what they say …
Read MoreJ.K. Rowling’s advice to young writers: “I always advise children who ask me for tips on being a writer to read as much as they possibly can. Jane Austen gave a young friend the same advice, so I’m in good company there.”
“I always advise children who ask me for tips on being a writer to read as much as they possibly …
Read MoreThe definitive guide to identifying young-adult romance books
Within the blazing-hot, pimple-faced, fire-in-the-loins niche market that is young-adult romance, there is some debate on what exactly qualifies.
Read MoreRay Bradbury on writing: “Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way.”
“Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way.” (Tweet it!) Ray Bradbury
Read More