Lorian Hemingway Short Story Contest

You might remember this contest from last year, AWers. It’s that time again! I think the world of Ms. Hemingway, and I’m enthusiastic about this contest for developing new writers. I asked Lorian to write something about the contest and her involvement that I could share with all of you. She replied: The pure joy … Read more

The Art of Revision

By Sherryl Clark Writers seem to fall into two categories: those who hate the first draft and love the slow, detailed pleasure of revision, and those who love the rush and excitement of the first draft and hate revision. Many of us balk at revision. I’ve heard writers vow that their work comes out so … Read more

Finding the Appropriate Publisher for Your Work

By Jodi Brandon With tens of thousands of books published annually and hundreds of thousands of magazine articles published annually, it’s easy to see how you (and your work) can get lost in the shuffle. If you’ve chosen the right outlets for your writing — and by “right,” I mean the most appropriate — that … Read more