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A class on how to fall down

BOOKISH • The Bloomsbury Introduction to Creative Writing

COOKING the BOOKS • The weather outside may be cold, but our kitchens sure aren’t. Show off your culinary and literary prowess at the same time with these writerly kitchen accessories.

Crash and burn • Why recklessness is good for your creativity.

What the hell is freelance success, anyway? • You’re doing OK. Really.

CELEBRATING Twenty YEARS OF NaNoWriMo • In its two decades of existence, National Novel Writing Month has inspired millions of writers to finally put their stories on paper, resulting in thousands of published novels over the years. Here’s a look back at NaNoWriMo’s history, from humble coffeeshop beginnings to the literal billions of words it inspires today.

HOW TO BE A GOOD CRITIQUE PARTNER • Employ these best practices when you don an editorial cap.

HE SAID, SHE SAID • Eight ways to make dialogue matter.

RESURRECTING YOUR DARLINGS • Why trash your deleted pages when you can publish them?

THE FUTURE FOR LITERARY MAGAZINES • SIX ESSENTIAL ISSUES FACING LIT JOURNALS… …AND WHAT’S BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THEM.

Hidden Compass • ’Our publication sees travel as exploration rather than vacation,’ say the editors of this in-depth travel magazine.

UW-Madison Writers’ Institute • Attendees can find craft advice, camaraderie, and commercial success at this welcoming four-day event.

Take a chance • Writing contests keep your mind fresh, your writing skills sharp, and your creativity pumping. And winning could score you new readers, notoriety, and even some extra cash. The following contests are a small sampling of what the industry has to offer. Find more listings at writermag.com.

Elinor Lipman

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