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Hook, Line, Sinker: Starting Strong in Short Fiction
How to catch a reader and reel them in. Hooks are essential to every piece of writing - let's break it down.

Anastasia Barbato
Sep 14 min read


What Did I Just Read?! Writing Mistakes That Make Editors Cry
Avoid these common writing mistakes if you want people to actually read your story - and publish it.

Anastasia Barbato
Aug 275 min read


Write Like You: Discovering Your Unique Voice
Your writing voice is your superpower. Here’s how to find it, trust it, and make your words unmistakably yours.

Anastasia Barbato
Jul 174 min read


What Makes A Short Story Actually Work? Part 2: Get Functional
Discover how Function adds purpose and impact to your writing in Part 2 of our series.

Anastasia Barbato
Jul 114 min read


Short but Deep: Developing Character Arcs in Limited Word Count
How do you create a compelling character arc when operating on a word budget? This blog post breaks down five essential strategies to help writers build emotional depth within tight word limits.

Jess Homami
Jul 43 min read


What Makes a Short Story Actually Work? Part 1: Develop Your Form
While it’s easy to tell when writing is “good” (or conversely, very bad), how do you make sure yours leaves an impact?

Anastasia Barbato
Jun 284 min read


Writing Tips: Write Snappy Stories that Stick!
An inside look into what can make your short story shine.

Jess Homami
Apr 255 min read


Writing Tips: Beat the First Draft Blues
Here are some easy tricks to getting that first draft from your head onto the page.

Anastasia Barbato
Mar 74 min read
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