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05/31/2022

Are you bored with your own writing? This might be why and what to do. https://oonacava.com/blog.html

03/08/2022

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If you'd like your readers to connect emotionally to your work, use lists!

Id Lists & Pillow Books: How To Crank Up All The Feels In Your WIP I was recently introduced (thanks to the brilliant Anne Hawley ) to the fabulous concept of an “Id List.” According to...

11/09/2021

Did you read the recent NYTs article "Who Is The Bad Art Friend"? Here's my newest blog post about how NOT to be a bad art friend, aka how to find or start a non-toxic writing group.

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04/19/2021

Have you been hurt or angry because your partner won't read your writing? Maybe they said they would but they keep putting you off? I got you. Both of you:

“I’m about to kill him. I do not find him remotely sexy right now and I can’t believe I’m going to have to ask him again…” My friend’s voice trails off, full of hurt and anger....

02/09/2021

Here is the straight-up truth about how to be a productive writer.

Recently, the subjects of flow and the Muse came up in my writing sprint group, with several people bemoaning the difficulty of getting to that sweet spot, where you feel like you’re taking...

06/24/2020

If you are a writer or an editor (or teacher) who wants to become a better ally, here is an amazing resource. They have a wonderful book, plus classes, a podcast, a newsletter, all sorts of ways to educate yourself.

Want to write inclusive fiction with diverse characters but worry you'll get it wrong? Our online writing classes help authors learn to do this sensitively.

10/18/2019

02/13/2019

This looks like a good one. And psssst--I am available to help develop, copy edit, and/or proofread your entries.

Welcome to the 27th annual Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest. Submit published or unpublished work. $5,000 in prizes.