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What would it be like to get lost in the grungy, mesmerizing world of Rock and Roll of the 70s? What if you end up a writer in the iconic Rolling Stone magazine and tour with a mid-level band (‘think piece’ anyone?) and get entangled in the most memorable journey of your 15 year old… Continue reading “Almost Famous” 20 Years Later: Movie Review — Avilasha Sarmah

WASHINGTON — When Congress approved $2 trillion pandemic aid in March, many Democratic and Republican lawmakers agreed on safeguards against fraud and abuse to ensure that companies receiving the money use it to save American jobs. But the Trump administration has advised agencies that they can largely ignore reporting requirements in the legislation designed to […]… Continue reading Watchdogs, White House at odds over scrutiny of pandemic aid — Financial Post

by Anthony Ehlers This post shows writers the hidden dangers of social media and shows how social media can hijack your creativity. It also offers you an exercise to break free from its influence. Social media offers you a great platform as a writer. It gives you a way to connect with readers, publishers, agents,… Continue reading 3 Ways Too Much Social Media Can Hijack Your Creativity — L.A. Kennedy

by Chuck Sambuchino No one reads more novel beginnings than literary agents. They’re the ones on the front lines, sifting through inboxes and slush piles. And they can tell us which Chapter One approaches are overused and cliché, as well as which writing techniques just plain don’t work when you’re writing a book. Below, find […]… Continue reading The Worst Ways to Begin Your Novel: Advice from Literary Agents — L.A. Kennedy

by Amanda Patterson We write about the 10 description mistakes writers should avoid at all costs. When we describe well in our stories, we are firmly entrenched in a character’s viewpoint using action, dialogue, emotion, and the senses to engage our reader’s imagination. If we don’t get this right, we risk the problem of having… Continue reading 10 Description Mistakes Writers Should Avoid At All Costs — L.A. Kennedy

As an erotica author, I’ve found that many people have preconceived notions about the art of writing erotica and erotic romance. Before I became well versed in writing the genre, I had misconceptions of my own, and that led to much trial and error as I worked to refine my craft and learn how better […]… Continue reading Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Writing Erotica (But Were Afraid to Ask) — L.A. Kennedy

Freelancers are sure to come across every type of editor during their career. Here’s a veteran writer’s catalog of all the types you’ll encounter and how to work with each. Don Vaughan Spend enough time in the freelance trenches, and you’ll find yourself working for an eclectic array of editors. If you’re lucky, the majority […]… Continue reading The Writer’s Field Guide to Editors — L.A. Kennedy

By Batya It’s a Choice Not every writer does it every day. Not even every writer you love or aspire to be like. It isn’t a badge that proves something about you, your identity, or your commitment. Just as there are good reasons to write daily, there are equally good reasons not to. Your Writing […]… Continue reading Why You Don’t Have to Write Every Day to Be a Writer — L.A. Kennedy

Flawed characters and antiheroes make for fascinating protagonists—but their behavior can risk alienating readers. Follow this blueprint for flawed-yet-relatable heroes who can still provoke empathy. David Corbett ILLUSTRATION © GETTY IMAGES: LUCIANO LOZANO Not so long ago it seemed every writer agreed: Protagonists must be “likable.” Then something curious happened. Everyone began to realize that […]… Continue reading No More Mr. Nice Guys: How to Write Flawed Characters & Antiheroes — L.A. Kennedy