Let me be clear that I do not think that writers need to be submitting to literary magazines. First of all, some of you are writing books and not the shorter fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry that most journals publish. However, I will say, when it’s time to find an agent for your book, some nice publishing credits will enhance…
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I love first sentences, first paragraphs, first pages. I love the promise of transport and transformation for the reader and I love the creative opportunity and challenge for the writer. I love good story beginnings. I’ve gathered some thoughts on story beginnings from famous writers of fiction and nonfiction. Read them and then ask yourself how you feel about the…
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