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Finding an Agent: The Pros and Cons, Why and Why Not, How To Find One or How To Be Your Own
Do you need a literary agent—or do you just want one? It’s an important question, and the answer can shape the entire path of your...

Richelle Putnam
5 days ago5 min read
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The Writing Craft: Why Flawed, Human Characters Make the Strongest Stories
Ever tried writing a story and found your main character just...flat? Maybe they’re too perfect. Or too evil. Or maybe they react to big...

Richelle Putnam
Jun 13 min read
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Write with Power: Use Strong Nouns and Verbs in Your Writing
Writers often reach for adjectives and adverbs to help describe a scene, action, or emotion. But if you want your writing to truly...

Richelle Putnam
May 272 min read
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Facing the Blank Page: Tips on How to Get Started
Writers often put too much pressure on that first sentence. We believe it must be perfect.

Richelle Putnam
May 233 min read
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What Home Means
Use the following prompts to explore the idea of "home" without using the word itself. Focus on sensory details, specific descriptions,...

Richelle Putnam
May 202 min read
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Unveiling the Voices: A Look into the Mississippi Writers Guild Historical Fiction Short Story Project
Every year, the Coastal Chapter in Gulfport has tried to take on a group project. Last year it was the publication of a poetry anthology...
John Dumoulin
May 202 min read
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