The Dos and Don’ts of Writing a Prologue

The Dos and Don’ts of Writing a Prologue

Writing a prologue can be difficult and intimidating. A prologue—the short opening section of a story—may be the first thing you read when picking up a novel. Consequently, some writers are afraid of giving away too much plot information, or of not enticing the reader...
Is a Writing Workshop Right for You?

Is a Writing Workshop Right for You?

The principle behind a writing workshop is improving your writing by writing under direction from a teacher, and then receiving feedback throughout the process by sharing your work with the teacher and/or classmates. Workshops usually host a group of writers who work...