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The Writer

May 01 2020
Magazine

Since 1887 The Writer has provided the motivation, writing techniques, expert tips and compelling author insights that turn good writing into great writing. We’ll help you become a better writer, find markets for your work, understand the business of writing, follow industry news and trends, reach your goals, and more!

Tidying up

The Writer

This month on writermag.com

THE SEAT OF MY PANTS ON THE SEAT OF MY CHAIR

PIN UP • Whether you’re a diehard collector or you’re just looking for a few pieces of flair for your jean jacket or laptop bag, these affordable pins add bookish bling without breaking the bank.

Unfamiliar waters • How to navigate someone else’s experience successfully.

You never “make it” • Here’s why I realized that’s OK.

Your 10 biggest grammar woes, solved • A guide to commas, clauses, commonly mixed-up words, and more, with can’t-fail tricks to keep your writing clean.

A WORD ON GRAMMAR CHECKERS

TO SERIAL COMMA OR NOT TO SERIAL COMMA?

WHEN IS IT OK TO BREAK THE RULES?

DYSLEXIA AND GRAMMAR

Cut the FICTION FLAB • FOUR ACTIONABLE WAYS TO TIGHTEN – AND HELP EDITOR-PROOF – YOUR STORIES.

WRITING FOR THE RADIO • Novels have words. Movies have images. But radio drama – a work of fiction produced solely for listeners, not viewers – relies on sound and sound alone. Here’s how writers can successfully use audio to tell a complete and compelling story.

LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! • BEHIND THE SCENES OF PLAYS AND SCREENPLAYS

EVISCERATING ENVY • Jealous thoughts invading your brain? Show that green-eyed monster to the door.

Mothers Always Write • Parenting and powerful writing come together in this bi-monthly, online literary journal.

Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference • Emerging writers brush elbows with established authors at this intimate California conference.

MARKETS

By the rules • Some rules are made to be broken, but in the world of writing contests, that’s not the case. Here are common elements to double check before you submit your work. You don’t want to be disqualified for a clerical error.

Peter Kispert


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Frequency: One time Pages: 52 Publisher: Madavor Media, LLC Edition: May 01 2020

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Since 1887 The Writer has provided the motivation, writing techniques, expert tips and compelling author insights that turn good writing into great writing. We’ll help you become a better writer, find markets for your work, understand the business of writing, follow industry news and trends, reach your goals, and more!

Tidying up

The Writer

This month on writermag.com

THE SEAT OF MY PANTS ON THE SEAT OF MY CHAIR

PIN UP • Whether you’re a diehard collector or you’re just looking for a few pieces of flair for your jean jacket or laptop bag, these affordable pins add bookish bling without breaking the bank.

Unfamiliar waters • How to navigate someone else’s experience successfully.

You never “make it” • Here’s why I realized that’s OK.

Your 10 biggest grammar woes, solved • A guide to commas, clauses, commonly mixed-up words, and more, with can’t-fail tricks to keep your writing clean.

A WORD ON GRAMMAR CHECKERS

TO SERIAL COMMA OR NOT TO SERIAL COMMA?

WHEN IS IT OK TO BREAK THE RULES?

DYSLEXIA AND GRAMMAR

Cut the FICTION FLAB • FOUR ACTIONABLE WAYS TO TIGHTEN – AND HELP EDITOR-PROOF – YOUR STORIES.

WRITING FOR THE RADIO • Novels have words. Movies have images. But radio drama – a work of fiction produced solely for listeners, not viewers – relies on sound and sound alone. Here’s how writers can successfully use audio to tell a complete and compelling story.

LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! • BEHIND THE SCENES OF PLAYS AND SCREENPLAYS

EVISCERATING ENVY • Jealous thoughts invading your brain? Show that green-eyed monster to the door.

Mothers Always Write • Parenting and powerful writing come together in this bi-monthly, online literary journal.

Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference • Emerging writers brush elbows with established authors at this intimate California conference.

MARKETS

By the rules • Some rules are made to be broken, but in the world of writing contests, that’s not the case. Here are common elements to double check before you submit your work. You don’t want to be disqualified for a clerical error.

Peter Kispert


Expand title description text