Building the Writing Craft
May Writing Contest Wrap-Up
Every now and then, you have to keep the fires burning. Competing for writing contests is one of the best ways to get yo...read more
May 01, 2013 / No Comments
Pulitzer Winners Announced
Book clubs, start your engines—the Pulitzer Prize is back in the saddle! Despite last year’s disappointing announcem...read more
April 17, 2013 / No Comments
Life of an MC: The Dave Rappalot Chronicles
From its inception in New York City in the 1970s, hip-hop has grown from its humble birthplace in the Bronx into a globa...read more
March 03, 2013 / 1 Comment
Novel Ideas: Part II
Don’t understand the publishing business? Below, Terence Kuch, author of The Seventh Effect and See/Saw, details h...read more
January 25, 2013 / No Comments
Novel Ideas
Don’t understand the publishing business? Below, Terence Kuch, author of The Seventh Effect and See/Saw, details h...read more
January 13, 2013 / No Comments
Cooking with Pasta: Online Writing for Horror Story Fanatics
Creepypasta, a sub-genre of copypasta (internet slang for a body of text constantly copied and pasted), has been popular...read more
January 02, 2013 / 1 Comment
How Much Do Published Authors Make? It Depends.
It is often said that very few writers have the talent and marketability factor necessary to make a decent living on the...read more
December 12, 2012 / 2 Comments
How Do You Find a Literary Agent?
So you’ve written a bestselling book, and now you want to get the book off of your computer and into the hands of book...read more
November 17, 2012 / No Comments
We’re Midway through NaNoWriMo. Have You Gone Crazy Yet?
It’s November 15, 2012, which means that participants in the literary competition are 15 days away from winning it...read more
November 15, 2012 / No Comments
Copyright vs. Trademark – What is the Difference?
While it’s important for professional writers to consider copyrighting their work, very few writers know how the c...read more
November 11, 2012 / No Comments
How Do I Copyright My Work?
Every now and then, someone unfairly copies the novels, stories and plays produced by unsuspecting writers. This is why ...read more
November 07, 2012 / No Comments
It’s Almost November! Are You Ready Yet for National Novel Writing Month?
We’re two days away from the start of one of the biggest events in the in the writing world: National Novel Writin...read more
October 29, 2012 / No Comments
Take a Clue on Writing from Bukowski
Below, Charles Bukowski talks about writing–remember, if you have to read your work to your parents or spouses, yo...read more
October 24, 2012 / No Comments
Readers Feel the Love at the National Book Festival
The 12th annual National Book Festival wrapped up this Sunday, ending the annual, two-day Washington book festival. Thou...read more
September 25, 2012 / 1 Comment
Why the Visco Writing Rules are Still Relevant
It’s been two decades since New York-based copyright Frank L. Visco published the article “How to Write Good...read more
September 18, 2012 / No Comments
Blogging in Black and White
For this article, “On the Road” writer Nevelious Jordan IV speaks with well-followed blogger Alana Beeler. In a ...read more
September 02, 2012 / 1 Comment
Just How Do You Lead a Book Club?
So, you’ve taken the plunge and officially started a book club. But your last few meetings may have gone off the r...read more
September 01, 2012 / No Comments
Six Steps to Starting Your Very First Book Club
Can book clubs improve your mental health, social skills and finances? In a word, yes. Book clubs have been shown to con...read more
September 01, 2012 / 1 Comment
Letters from jail
In this story, writer Nevelious Jordan IV offers insight into a lesser known writing style: jail writing. The trauma cau...read more
August 12, 2012 / No Comments
Grappling with fanfiction: How to rewrite history
Frustration amongst sports fans is an age-old strife. Every avid follower has had a moment that made them wish something...read more
July 22, 2012 / No Comments
Writing Exercise: Group Story
Every week, Wrightspeak shares writing exercises with readers. This week, we’re serving up a group exercise for ou...read more
July 04, 2012 / No Comments
Writing Exercise: Find Your Room’s Meaning
Most people see their bedrooms every day, can locate their personal items, and yet have difficulty describing what makes...read more
June 24, 2012 / No Comments
The Power of One: My Talk with Horror Vet Marian Dora
German horror veteran Marian Dora knows the value of hard labor, as careers in film are both, rare to come across and ha...read more
June 10, 2012 / 1 Comment
Writing Exercise: Cut It Out
Every week, Wrightspeak shares writing exercises with readers. This week’s exercise focuses on the revision stage.read more
June 06, 2012 / No Comments
Writing Exercise: Get Dialogue from a Public Place
Every week, Wrightspeak shares writing exercises with readers. This week’s exercise focuses on dialogue.read more
May 19, 2012 / No Comments
Building the Writing Craft: Speaking with Lara Shugoll on Motivation
Motivation is the driving force behind achieving a goal, and the key to being successful in anything. As a result of ded...read more
May 17, 2012 / No Comments
Join the Club
How book clubs are good for your heart, mind and wallet Ever just feel good after your book club meeting? According to r...read more
May 08, 2012 / No Comments
Moving Mountains: Climbing to the Peak of Your Imagination
Constructing literary work can be as difficult as scaling a mountain during a blizzard. Mental barriers clutter the mind...read more
April 15, 2012 / No Comments