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The Writer

Aug 01 2021
Magazine

Since 1887 The Writer has provided the motivation, writing techniques, expert tips and compelling author insights that turn good writing into great writing. We’ll help you become a better writer, find markets for your work, understand the business of writing, follow industry news and trends, reach your goals, and more!

Self-edits

The Writer

This month on writermag.com

A bookseller’s education, concluded • Ten years after the iconic bookstore chain Borders closed its doors for good, one bookseller looks back at how his time spent there ultimately helped his career – and his self-worth.

BOOKISH

REMEMBERING RAY • Ray Bradbury was born 101 years ago this August. Best known for his beloved novel Fahrenheit 451 as well as his widely anthologized short stories, Bradbury had a profound influence on American speculative fiction. “Without Ray Bradbury, there would be no Stephen King,” King once wrote. These writerly products make perfect gifts for fellow Bradbury fans – or for yourself.

Back to basics • What do you do when you get writer’s block?

SO YOU WANT TO GIVE A WORKSHOP… • HOW TO INITIATE, ORGANIZE, AND EXECUTE A SUCCESSFUL WRITING WORKSHOP.

INSPIRATION EVERYWHERE • A LOOK AT THE WEIRD WAYS WRITERS GET SUCCESSFUL PITCHES.

THE BEST MEDICINE • A spoonful of humor makes every story better.

IN SEARCH OF A THIRD DIMENSION • ON CHARACTERIZATION IN MEMOIR.

LEARNING to love your MEMORIES • HOW NARRATIVE MEMOIR JOURNALING CAN IMPROVE YOUR NONFICTION.

FINDING THE EMOTIONAL CENTER OF YOUR ESSAY • True revision can’t begin until you locate the heart of what your nonfiction is really about. Here’s how.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO BE BAD

The Offing • Editors of this acclaimed publication seek writing from marginalized voices that ‘challenges, experiments, provokes – work that pushes literary and artistic forms and conventions.’

The Power of Words Conference • This intimate four-day virtual conference celebrates and champions the use of spoken, written, and sung word to effect change.

50 writing events happening this season

Gigi Will Know • Have a query about craft? Need some clarification on an aspect of the publishing industry? Looking for career advice? Email your queries to tweditorial@madavor.com with the subject line “Advice Column.” We can’t wait to read your questions!


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Frequency: One time Pages: 52 Publisher: Madavor Media, LLC Edition: Aug 01 2021

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Since 1887 The Writer has provided the motivation, writing techniques, expert tips and compelling author insights that turn good writing into great writing. We’ll help you become a better writer, find markets for your work, understand the business of writing, follow industry news and trends, reach your goals, and more!

Self-edits

The Writer

This month on writermag.com

A bookseller’s education, concluded • Ten years after the iconic bookstore chain Borders closed its doors for good, one bookseller looks back at how his time spent there ultimately helped his career – and his self-worth.

BOOKISH

REMEMBERING RAY • Ray Bradbury was born 101 years ago this August. Best known for his beloved novel Fahrenheit 451 as well as his widely anthologized short stories, Bradbury had a profound influence on American speculative fiction. “Without Ray Bradbury, there would be no Stephen King,” King once wrote. These writerly products make perfect gifts for fellow Bradbury fans – or for yourself.

Back to basics • What do you do when you get writer’s block?

SO YOU WANT TO GIVE A WORKSHOP… • HOW TO INITIATE, ORGANIZE, AND EXECUTE A SUCCESSFUL WRITING WORKSHOP.

INSPIRATION EVERYWHERE • A LOOK AT THE WEIRD WAYS WRITERS GET SUCCESSFUL PITCHES.

THE BEST MEDICINE • A spoonful of humor makes every story better.

IN SEARCH OF A THIRD DIMENSION • ON CHARACTERIZATION IN MEMOIR.

LEARNING to love your MEMORIES • HOW NARRATIVE MEMOIR JOURNALING CAN IMPROVE YOUR NONFICTION.

FINDING THE EMOTIONAL CENTER OF YOUR ESSAY • True revision can’t begin until you locate the heart of what your nonfiction is really about. Here’s how.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO BE BAD

The Offing • Editors of this acclaimed publication seek writing from marginalized voices that ‘challenges, experiments, provokes – work that pushes literary and artistic forms and conventions.’

The Power of Words Conference • This intimate four-day virtual conference celebrates and champions the use of spoken, written, and sung word to effect change.

50 writing events happening this season

Gigi Will Know • Have a query about craft? Need some clarification on an aspect of the publishing industry? Looking for career advice? Email your queries to tweditorial@madavor.com with the subject line “Advice Column.” We can’t wait to read your questions!


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