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From Pitch to Publication: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Expert-Driven Magazine Features
Magazine feature writing is where creativity meets expertise. Whether you're profiling a groundbreaking scientist or interviewing a local...
Richelle Putnam
Aug 103 min read


Writing Free Verse
Free verse demands more from the poet: sharp images, emotional honesty, and a keen ear for the rhythm of language.
Richelle Putnam
Jul 212 min read


How to Structure a Short Story Readers Can’t Put Down
Don't let life get in the way! Short stories are powerful precisely because they’re short—every word counts, and structure is everything....
Richelle Putnam
Jul 112 min read


Creating a Good Mystery Doesn't Have to be a ...Mystery
5 Steps to Hook, Twist, and Satisfy Your Reader Mystery is one of the most enduring and beloved genres in literature. At its heart, it’s...
Richelle Putnam
Jun 223 min read
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