RESOURCES FOR WRITERS
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How to Publish a Short Story, Part 1: Calls for Submission
So you’ve written a story you’d like to sell. That’s awesome! Let’s take a look at who’s buying.
How to Publish a Short Story, Part 2: Submitting Your Story
You’ve found a publication you like, and you’re ready to submit your story. Don’t worry if you’re terrified, that’s completely normal (sorry). Here are some easy steps to follow.
How to Publish a Short Story, Part 3: Rejections and Acceptances
You found a call, submitted a story, and now you’ve heard back! Let’s look at the final steps.
How to Write the Same Paragraph in Seven Different Genres
Romance, Comedy Romance, Erotica, Horror, Comedy Horror, Upbeat Sci-fi/Fantasy, and Dark Sci-Fi/Fantasy
From OTP to OC's
How to scrub your favorite fandom couple into original characters
How to Turn Your Favorite Weird Topic Into a Story
We’ve all got our strange hobbies, weird interests, and in-depth knowledge of obscure topics.
Writing a First Kiss
There are a million different ways to write a great first kiss. We’ll look at some basics.
Love at First Sight
Love at first sight is maybe not the most realistic of tropes, but it’s a huge favorite in romance writing.
POV Switching in Romance
Which characters’ perspective do you want to show?
The Competence Kink
The competence kink is the idea that we’re attracted to people who demonstrate incredible talent.
Everybody's Got Plans: Useful Lists for Fics
There are different skills involved in writing long works, and one of them is organization. Here are some of my go-to outlines and lists.
What to do with your body while your brain is trying to write
For whatever reason, it’s easier to let my mind flow free when the rest of me is doing something else. If you share in this, here are a few no-cost solutions.
Unusual Vampires
Writers sometimes shy away from vampire characters because they’re so common. Fortunately, folklore is full of bloodsucking beasts. Here are a few unusual vampires that might make good characters.
A Beastly Bookshelf
Looking to write a creature feature? Here are some of the monstrous reference books that I use for inspiration.