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How to Find Joy in Unfinished Projects
The phrase “unfinished project” brings something specific to mind for each of us. For you, it might be the novel you’ve been working on for the past decade, or the pile of…
5 FAQs About Pitching Media & Emailing Editors, Answered
Whether it’s a book proposal, story idea, or an essay you’ve written, pitching media is a challenge. You have to craft the perfect headline, make sure you’re pitching a story, not just…
How to Write for Famous Publications
Ever wonder how to pitch your favorite publication? Look no further. We’ve compiled the public pitch guidelines for most top publications. Sorted by category, you can look below to find out how…
How to Use Narrative Pacing to Make Your Writing Richer
In writing, pacing refers to how fast or slow a story moves for the reader. When a story’s pacing works well, the reader probably won’t even notice. They’re able to navigate the…
5 Common Grammar Errors We See All The Time
We’ve said it before, but good writing is more important than perfect grammar. In fact, sometimes good writing means breaking the rules of grammar to get your point across more effectively or…
How Writers Make Money
It’s not easy to make a full-time living as a writer, but it’s possible. Many writers are able to earn a decent living with their writing, and it’s not as uncommon as…
9 Tiny Changes That Will Instantly Improve Your Writing Skills
If you want to improve your writing skills, it takes practice. The more often you write, the more time you have to find your voice, experiment with word choice, and look for…
Making It Through the Inevitable Freelancing Slump
As I write this, my inbox is empty. Which, in any other context, would be great, right? We’re all striving for Inbox Zero. But when you’re a freelancer, Inbox Zero is not…
Irving Ruan On Writing Comedy For McSweeney’s & The New Yorker
Irving Ruan is as funny as he is kind. And that’s saying a lot — Irving is a regular humor writer at The New Yorker, a.k.a every writer’s dream publication, and has…