Monthly Archives: February 2015
Writing News to Know (Week of Feb. 23, 2015)
Posted on February 23, 2015 Leave a Comment
Each week, check this Monday posting for a selection of current calls for submissions, good writing advice from the interwebs, and legit writing job listings. Fear less, do more. Calls for Submissions Lunch Ticket, a literary journal from the MFA community at Antioch University in LA, seeks submissions for its Summer/Fall 2015 issue (Deadline April 30). […]
Writing skills on the job
Posted on February 20, 2015 Leave a Comment
No matter what you do for a living, chances are extremely high that you write on the job. Did you know that companies spend over $3 billion a year helping their employees learn how to write better? That’s a lot of scratch. And just because your boss hasn’t brought in a pro like me to […]
Writing News to Know (Week of Feb. 16, 2015)
Posted on February 16, 2015 Leave a Comment
Each week, check this Monday posting for a selection of current calls for submissions, good writing advice from the interwebs, and legit writing job listings. Fear less, do more. And may we all have a productive and successful 2015! Calls for Submissions If you know a high school student who is a passionate, committed writer or […]
Spice up your prose with sensory details
Posted on February 13, 2015 2 Comments
Imagine reading your favorite novel or creative nonfiction book (Cheryl Strayed’s Wild, perhaps, or Terry Tempest Williams’ Finding Beauty in a Broken World) without any sensory details. In fact, I challenge you right now. Go pick up that book that you are reading. Flip to a page, any page. Now scan carefully for any and […]
Writing News to Know (Week of Feb. 9, 2015)
Posted on February 9, 2015 Leave a Comment
Each week, check this Monday posting for a selection of current calls for submissions, good writing advice from the interwebs, and legit writing job listings. Fear less, do more. And may we all have a productive and successful 2015! Calls for Submissions If you are a screenwriter or playwright, this could be a great opportunity if […]
The importance of audience
Posted on February 6, 2015 Leave a Comment
When writing for publication (or just sharing), how often do you consider this question: “Who is my audience? Who is my ideal reader?” Think about who that person is, whether a friend, or a relative, or a spouse, or a co-worker. Thinking about who your ideal reader is can focus your efforts, especially if you […]
Writing News to Know (Week of Feb. 2, 2015)
Posted on February 2, 2015 Leave a Comment
Each week, check this Monday posting for a selection of current calls for submissions, good writing advice from the interwebs, and legit writing job listings. Fear less, do more. And may we all have a productive and successful 2015! Calls for Submissions If all of my current pieces weren’t under consideration elsewhere, I would submit to […]
Amanda Morris, Ph.D. 