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How to Become a Travel Writer: Travel Writing For Fun And Profit

Travel writing is probably one of the most fun careers that exists for freelance writers. Of course, you don’t get to be Anthony Bourdain or Rick Steves when you grow up. Only Tony and Rick get to do that. But it is possible to make a decent living as a travel writer....

15 Tips for Writing Your First Play

by Kate Sullivan | 36 comments

First, let’s get one thing clear: there is no one right way to write a play. Every writer has their own method, and we all learn and grow as we progress in our playwriting careers. What I’m going to share is how I write plays, and my tips can be modified to fit your...

How to Spell Better Using the Secrets of Spelling Bee Winners

by Kate Sullivan | 2 comments

In an age of evolving technology, 140-character messages, and video and images taking over our media lives, spelling still matters—a lot. Spell a word wrong today and you could fail a test or miss out on a date, a book deal, a promotion, or an important business deal....

7 Ways To Get the Most Out Of A Writers’ Conference

by Kate Sullivan

Writers’ conferences are amazing things. You get to talk to other people who understand the joys and agonies of being an author, share tips for getting an agent or a publishing deal, find new beta readers, make new industry connections, and even get tips on how to...

Vintage Inspiration: Using Old Postcards To Jump-Start Your Stories

by Kate Sullivan

Even the most prolific writer sometimes struggles with what to write next. Oh, sure, you might have notebooks full of story ideas, characters demanding to be brought to life, and plot points that simply have to be explored, but even then, paralysis can set in. There’s...