WriteByNight

Weekly mailing of education and inspiration

How to deal with unlikable characters

Published: Wed, 11/26/14

Happy almost-Thanksgiving, everybody,It’s easy to root for characters who are decent and good-hearted, but it’s a special feat to absorb your readers…

We've got some news for you.

Published: Wed, 11/19/14

Dear writers, readers, and lovers of words,We've got some news for you. Some news you're going to like. Some news that will increase your…

Work with writer Tatiana Ryckman

Published: Wed, 11/05/14

Dear writers,Today, it gives me great pleasure to welcome to the WriteByNight team the lovely and talented Tatiana Ryckman. Tatiana is the author of…

Hate to read your own writing? Read this.

Published: Fri, 10/31/14

"Today I forced myself to reread some of my first published writing. I say forced because that’s what it takes; I absolutely cannot stand to revisit…

Don't commit these cover letter don'ts

Published: Fri, 10/17/14

Last week WBN co-founder David Duhr wrote about some cover letter don’ts, like don't address the recipient as "Dear Sir." Editors hate that, and for…

Dear Sirs: A Cover Letter No-No

Published: Thu, 10/09/14

"During the five or so years I worked at Fringe Magazine I was the only dude on staff. Fringe was created by an immensely talented band of women who…

Discuss: What makes a writer legitimate?

Published: Thu, 10/02/14

Last week, we asked what makes a writer legitimate: meaning, money, or something else entirely."Commit to meaning and mystery instead of money,"…

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