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The Secret Sauce to Being a Good Writer

Jane Friedman

Here’s a controversial opinion: Writers are born, not made. If you’re a natural-born writer, then you’ll write your ass off either way. If you’re not, no amount of classes or workshops will change that in a fundamental way. To be clear: Sometimes it takes “real” writers years, even decades, to succeed. You heard me right.

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Poetry Writing Jobs: 5+ Keys to Creative Writing Openings (2023)

Smart Blogger

Poetry Workshops If you’re a little more experienced you could try your hand at a poetry workshop. Invite them to be part of your workshop. Poetry School offers great workshops that can inspire you and give you an idea of how much you can charge. So getting published isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. Plus it’s simple.

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Poets and Writers Magazine – Is It Worth Subscribing?

The Write Life

If you want to become a poet or a writer, you have most likely come across the Poets and Writers Magazine. It’s a magazine that condenses a lot of helpful information writers need to succeed in their careers. Poets and Writers Magazine currently has 100,000 readers, so there must be something to it.

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10+ Best Writing Retreats for 2023 (In Person & Online)

Smart Blogger

With the pandemic appearing in the rear-view mirror for most of us, we’re greeted with more options to attend retreats that appeal to any writer. This post will surely meet you with a writer’s retreat that works for your budget, even if you’re stuck at home. Are you staying at home and looking for a retreat?

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What If You’re New to Writing and Don’t Know How to Fix Things?

Jane Friedman

Step up your writing game and meet fellow writers with The Deep Dive Workshop, a 10-week series from the podcast hosts of The S**t No One Tells You About Writing. Each week you’ll hear from expert writers and editors, followed by workshops led by Bianca, Carly or CeCe. I’m a beginning writer. Line edits.

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40 Free Writing Contests: Legitimate Competitions With Cash Prizes

The Write Life

Since it can be hard for a writer to know where to find them, we did the legwork for you. We found 40 reputable, well-reviewed, free writing contests for poets, fiction writers, essayists and more. And if you’re still hungry for more opportunities, we also have posts on writers grants and writing fellowships.). Francis students.

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Finding the Funny: 8 Tips on Writing Humor

Jane Friedman

Or at least the folks at the Erma Bombeck Writing Workshop think so because they’ve honored me with the distinction of “Humor Writer of the Month,” in conjunction with the release of my new essay collection Party Like It’s 2044: Finding the Funny in Life and Death. But am I a humor writer? Take that Professor Chesney!