How do lifelong passions shape our writing? Marysue Moses follows Shakespeare from the stage to the page.

Publishing a debut novel comes with extra hurdles... and rewards! Learn about the process from guest author Caitlin Forbes.

In this month's craft book lessons post, I'm sharing craft book fiction writing lessons from Lisa Cron’s Story Genius, with insights on emotion, misbelief, scene cards, and keeping a draft on track.

Book review for writers: What Mia Sheridan’s All the Little Raindrops reveals about suspense writing, from atmosphere and trauma to emotional stakes.

What I learned about writing a novel from joining an accountability group: daily word counts, finishing my first draft, and finding my own process.

Finding the time to write isn’t about a perfect schedule—it’s about passion. Guest author Amy S. Cutler shares how she makes space for stories, even on the busiest days.

In this month’s craft book lessons, I dive into John Truby’s The Anatomy of Story and share insights for fiction writing on character, conflict, and theme.

I’m an overwriter, and my writing process took me to 140,000 words in 10 weeks—way too long for my genre. Here’s what I learned.

What makes short fiction so powerful? In this author interview, Ekta R. Garg talks about her process, her inspirations, and her new book, The Witch’s Apprentice and Other Stories.

What if the pre-drafting phase of the writing process could make or break your novel? Here’s how it turned mine into my strongest first draft yet.

In September 2022 SmokeLong launched a workshop environment/community christened SmokeLong Fitness. This community workshop is happening right now on our dedicated workshop site. If you choose to join...

Fiction, from 1948: “The people had done it so many times that they only half listened to the directions; most of them were quiet, wetting their lips, not looking around.”

Here are 10 free writing tools I’ve relied on while drafting and revising my novel—from organizing scenes to finding the perfect character name!

Detailed review of the dystopian novel 'No Life But Immortality' by Liudmila Brus as I dive into reading like a writer...

The second time it broke, my brothers tell me the bone stuck through the meat of my arm like a finger pointing to the sky. They tell me it glistened like a finger dipped in thick, viscous honey. I&…

Ever wonder what kind of writer you are? Take this fun fiction writing quiz and find out which style suits you best!

Read the fiction writing lessons I'm taking away from the hit show Squid Games 2 and learn how to elevate your craft!

Weekly Writes is a ten-week program designed to help you create original place-based writing and stay accountable to your practice in the new year, beginning January 27.

Discover the journey from idea to full-blown story with author Jim Naremore, who's here to share his insights...

Wonder what makes a great story great? Here are a few ideas from a fiction lover on crafting a story that lingers long after the last page.

Discover the power of voice in 'Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow' by Faïa Guène. Explore insights and lessons on the power of voice in storytelling.

As a writer, I am drawn to stories that explore family, identity, and the passage of time. Justin Torres’s We the Animals (Mariner Books, 2012) is one such book that continues to inspire me with its l...

My wife told me about the banging from next door. I told her there could be no banging from next door, because the house is empty—the To Let sign has stood aslant in number 17’s front garden for almos...

Most democratic elections are about competing views of the world. But in the United States in recent years, that divide seems to have evolved, moving from differences of opinion about what the nati…

Since we began leading workshops in 2019, we have had thousands of workshop participants who’ve produced more than ten thousand drafts. We began collecting information on publications in 2023, and now...