Something To Write Home About
Every year, Geist Magazine (which is awesome, and you should order it immediately) runs a postcard contest. You have 500 words to write a story about a postcard you find (images of just about anything you find online are fine, too). This year’s contest is now open, with a due date of February 1. 500 words isn’t too much. You…
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Everything I read that talks about how to become a better writer suggests getting into a writers’ group. Get yourself a great circle of similar writers, good people who will read your stuff and give you feedback, who will share ideas about writing, who will learn along with you, side by side. I always read that and think to myself,…
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I’ve always been interested in writing, but saying “I’m a writer” feels like such a bold, daring thing to do – such a big step forward. I had a lot of trouble advertising myself as a writer. Writing is a hobby. Something you do apologetically, unless you’re Stephen King or J.K. Rowling. I used to think that you couldn’t call…
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