1780…
By: Lahari Mahalanabish The seamen swing,in fatigued, fevered relish of the cradling in infancy,couched in their threadbare hammocks,the ship plunges...
Winter Refrain
By: Bruce Levine Counting snowflakes As winter lingers Framing the landscape Like the sash of a window Frames the glass panes Divided lights Outlining...
Encownter With a Cow
By: C.A. Broadribb Theresa surveyed her herd of 600 cattle as she sat on top of a hill, sipping on a glass of wine. Her favourite red-and-white Hereford,...
Sandra Chwialkowska: On the Complexities of Female Friendship
Sandra Chwialkowska is a television writer and producer who splits her time between Los Angeles and Toronto. Most recently, she served as writer and...
The Rules of Fiction: What They Are and What They’re Not
Before I get to today’s post on the rules of fiction… I have to acknowledge the terrible tragedy of the fires in LA this past week. My heart breaks a...
Advancing Your Plot
I tell writers often they are failing to “advance their plot.” What does that mean, and why does it matter? I keep seeing novels that “land on my desk”...
What is the Perfect Time to Submit?
Ever since I became an agent, I’ve been trying to figure out the rhythm of this industry— the perfect time to submit proposals. Every industry has...
Mining My Memories: One Writer’s Approach
When I describe my writing process, I often start out by saying something like, “I get a wisp of an idea.” Then I skip ahead to all the work I do on...
Last Chance: Land a Book Deal in 2025
If you want to get your book traditionally published in 2025—be it fiction, nonfiction, a children's book, or memoir—increase your chances by knowing how...