While it’s possible to make substantial improvements on your own, a literary editor offers a level of expertise and perspective that can elevate your work to new heights.
Why Every Writer Needs a Literary Editor – And Where to Find One Read More »
Ghostwriting for books is a comprehensive activity that involves close collaboration between the ghostwriter and the client.
What is Ghostwriting? Demystifying Collaborative Writing Read More »
Incorporating photographs as writing prompts can be a powerful tool for unlocking creativity and overcoming writer’s block.
Unlocking Creativity: Using Photographs as Writing Prompts Read More »
Now that you have finished your first essay, poem, or novel chapter, how do you keep your momentum going?
Five Practical Ways to Cultivate Your Writing Life Read More »
Writers should seek to use conscious and inclusive language in their works, in other words: language that is not biased, exclusive, or oppressive.
Editing Tips for Conscious and Inclusive Language and Storytelling Read More »
Explore alternative memoir structures that break free from traditional chronological order to create engaging and authentic narratives.
Alternative Narrative Structures in Memoir Read More »
Beta readers, who are unpaid and often non-professional readers, provide crucial feedback on manuscripts, helping identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas needing improvement.
Beta Readers: Tips for Eliciting Useful Feedback on Your Manuscript Read More »
Writer and editor Darina Mayfield gives tip and tricks on how to submit your work to literary magazines.
Submitting to Literary Magazines: Tips from a First Reader Read More »
Collaborative writing projects offer a unique opportunity for writers to combine their talents, creativity, and perspectives to create something greater than the sum of its parts.
Collaborative Writing Projects: Pros, Cons, and Tips for Success Read More »
Drawing inspiration from the routines of famous authors, we explore the rituals, habits, and challenges that shape the daily grind of the writing process.
Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of a Writer Read More »
Explore the process of transforming your blog content into a published book, from selecting the right material to navigating the intricacies of book publishing.
From Blog to Book: Transforming Your Online Content into a Published Work Read More »
Harnessing the influence of setting is a skill that can elevate your storytelling to new heights, immersing readers in rich and vivid environments.
Harnessing the Influence of Setting: Creating Vivid Environments in Your Stories Read More »
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild supports the efforts of writers in all genres by sponsoring readings, workshops, and contests and providing a number of valuable resources for the entire literary community.
