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Cully Perlman
Jul 9, 20246 min read
Improve Your Writing by Attending a Writers' Conference Now. Here are a Few to Consider.
Writing conferences can be a lot of fun. They're great places to workshop your writing, meet other writers, and build relationships.
Cully Perlman
Jul 2, 202412 min read
THE MASTER: Creative Writing Tips and an Interview With Guggenheim Fellow, John Dufresne
John Dufresne gives us a detailed view into the writing life, how he writes and teaches, and what trends he sees in his writing classes.
Cully Perlman
Jun 24, 20246 min read
Back to Querying Agents? Sometimes, You Have to Switch it Up!
If you’ve read my post on the day I was offered representation by two different literary agents for two different novels, you know what...
Cully Perlman
Jun 10, 20247 min read
Feedback is CRITICAL to Your Writing
If you’re a writer of fiction, just starting out or an experienced pro, you know (or should learn very quickly) how invaluable feedback is.
Cully Perlman
Jun 3, 20248 min read
Why Self-Publishing Isn't for Me
Am I a literary asshole for pursuing my dream while I feel I’m holding back my novels instead of considering other publishing avenues?
Jon Tobey
May 27, 202411 min read
"Overcoming Fear: Harnessing the Power of Live Readings" - A Guest Post by Jon Tobey
Reading your work to a live audience is a skill that takes practice. Do not, as I did my first time, expect to show up and be successful.
Cully Perlman
May 13, 20245 min read
7 Compelling Reasons to Submit Your Work to Literary Journals
Literary agents and publishers read literary journals. Not all of them, but many. Or their underlings do.
Cully Perlman
Apr 30, 20246 min read
Ethical Considerations: Using Others' Experiences as Inspiration for Your Fiction
Good writers borrow, great writers steal, right? I had to steal the heartbreaking story of my friend’s life; its siren call was strong.
Cully Perlman
Apr 9, 20246 min read
The Universal in the Personal: Pulling Your Readers In
Writing is an exploration. It doesn’t matter if you’re writing literary fiction, fantasy, romance, thrillers, or works in any other genres.
Cully Perlman
Apr 1, 20246 min read
Uncovering the Essentials: An Exploration of Key Literary Terms
Are You a Writer? Here's a Few Choice Literary Terms and Devices to Remember as you Write Your Novels and Short Stories.
Cully Perlman
Mar 26, 20249 min read
MISINFORMATION and DISINFORMATION in Fiction
I have a big problem with misinformation (incorrect or misleading information), and disinformation (which is deliberately deceptive in order
Cully Perlman
Mar 19, 20248 min read
How do we know when our book is ready to send out?
How do we know when our book is ready to send out into the world? To a trusted resource like a writing buddy? To a literary agent?
Cully Perlman
Mar 9, 20246 min read
Politics in Fiction: The Best Political Novels to Read & More
Politics in fiction can make for not only an interesting story, but a shocking one as well. Hard truths come out in fiction we may not like.
Cully Perlman
Mar 4, 20246 min read
DO I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A NOVELIST?
Do you have what it takes to write a novel? Is that one of your goals in life? It's hard, I'll be honest. But you can do it. Just go for it.
Cully Perlman
Feb 26, 20244 min read
AI is Recruiting Writers to Kill Their Careers
AI companies are a great tool for many industries, but there's no silver lining for quite a few others. Writing is one of them.
Cully Perlman
Feb 19, 20245 min read
SHOULD I WRITE BY HAND OR BY COMPUTER WHEN WRITING FICTION?
WHEN WRITING FICTION, SHOULD I WRITE BY HAND OR BY COMPUTER? WHICH IS BETTER? There is a difference, but maybe not for you.
Lucy Reed
Feb 12, 20243 min read
Dynamic Methods to Propel Your Writing Career Forward
In the ever-evolving world of literature and publishing, standing out as an author is both a challenge and a necessity.
Jon Tobey
Feb 5, 20246 min read
GUEST POST: Using a Story Engine
Story engines use a theme, character trait, or plot device that comes up repeatedly, usually in a series, that drives the plot.
Cully Perlman
Jan 30, 20246 min read
Killing Your Darlings is a Must if You Want to Improve Your Writing
Killing Your Darlings is a Must if You Want to Improve Your Writing. Sometimes you have to get rid of your favorite lines to improve things.
Cully Perlman
Jan 23, 20246 min read
Voice: Why it's Important in Fiction
Voice: Why it's Important in Fiction, explains why voice is the first thing, the most compelling thing, a work must possess in a story.
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