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WRITER'S TOOLBOX: Why Emotions Are a Writer’s Secret Weapon.
08/14/2025

WRITER'S TOOLBOX: Why Emotions Are a Writer’s Secret Weapon.

Author Jean-Pierre Lacroix breaks down why emotion is the writer's secret weapon and how to write emotionally charged content that connects.

First issue of new digital literary magazine in Spanish, featuring short content work by 5 authors.
07/22/2025

First issue of new digital literary magazine in Spanish, featuring short content work by 5 authors.

Primera edición de la revista digital de Puño y Letra

A MUST WATCH: "Jibaro" is a superb animated Netflix short film episode of the series "Love, Death + Robots". It's an al...
06/27/2025

A MUST WATCH: "Jibaro" is a superb animated Netflix short film episode of the series "Love, Death + Robots". It's an allegory of toxic relationships, lust, greed, betrayal, and colonialism that draws from Puerto Rico's cultural history and folklore. Paired with a haunting soundtrack, the short film is a dialogue-free reimagination of the mythical siren and a deaf soldier, set in a lush, medieval forest. "Jibaro" won two Emmys and an Annie Award for its groundbreaking artistry.
Here's the link to the episode.

Terrifying creatures, wicked surprises and dark comedy converge in this NSFW anthology of animated stories presented by Tim Miller and David Fincher.

WRITER'S TOOLBOX: Creating and protecting your writer's voice.
06/16/2025

WRITER'S TOOLBOX: Creating and protecting your writer's voice.

Bestselling author Katherine Reay shares how copying the masters can help writers create and protect their own voices as writers.

MOVIE NIGHT WITH NETFLIX: George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, and Tilda Swinton star in "Burn...
06/06/2025

MOVIE NIGHT WITH NETFLIX: George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, and Tilda Swinton star in "Burn After Reading", a masterful satire-comedy-spy movie; among the best in recent times. Pop the corn, cuddle-up, and get ready for a wild ride.

When a pair of clueless gym employees stumble on secret CIA documents, their clumsy attempts at blackmail land them in a dangerous world of trouble.

WRITER'S TOOLBOX: 15 Things a Writer Should Never Do.
05/29/2025

WRITER'S TOOLBOX: 15 Things a Writer Should Never Do.

Former Writer's Digest managing editor Zachary Petit shares his list of 15 things a writer should never do, based on interviews with successful authors as well as his own occasional literary forays and flails.

FRESH VOICES: "Indian writer, lawyer and activist Banu Mushtaq has made history by becoming the first author writing in...
05/22/2025

FRESH VOICES: "Indian writer, lawyer and activist Banu Mushtaq has made history by becoming the first author writing in the Kannada language to win the International Booker prize with her short story anthology, Heart Lamp."

Mushtaq has become the first author writing in Kannada to win the prize for her short story collection Heart Lamp

WRITER'S TOOLBOX: Hot Women's Literature subgenre, and agents accepting submissions.
05/22/2025

WRITER'S TOOLBOX: Hot Women's Literature subgenre, and agents accepting submissions.

Most everyone knows it’s a tough market, but what’s selling?

FRESH VOICES: In the story "Three", author LC Frías gives the reader the option to read the paragraphs as written, or i...
05/19/2025

FRESH VOICES: In the story "Three", author LC Frías gives the reader the option to read the paragraphs as written, or in reverse order. Of course, I chose to read them in reverse order, and It was such a satisfying way to read it. Enjoy! —CM Torres

Written in response to Reedsy.com Contest #290: "Center your story around a first or last kiss."

WRITER'S TOOLBOX: On writing a book without a plan.
05/19/2025

WRITER'S TOOLBOX: On writing a book without a plan.

Award-winning journalist Michelle Young shares how (and why) she prefers to write her narrative nonfiction book without an outline.

FRESH VOICES: "A Little Hope for When You're Weary", by Linda Caroll, is a wonderful, rich introspection on life. (Exc...
05/18/2025

FRESH VOICES: "A Little Hope for When You're Weary", by Linda Caroll, is a wonderful, rich introspection on life. (Excerpt: "Life should not be a road trip with a small child, started with enthusiasm that wanes as the miles go by.")

I don’t want to carrot and stick my way through life, die with regret

MOVIE NIGHT WITH NETFLIX: "In this heartfelt comedy, Jennifer Aniston plays a former beauty queen whose plus-sized teen...
04/12/2025

MOVIE NIGHT WITH NETFLIX: "In this heartfelt comedy, Jennifer Aniston plays a former beauty queen whose plus-sized teen daughter, Willowdean (nicknamed “Dumplin”) enters her Miss Teen Bluebonnet competition as a protest that quickly gets out of hand when other contestants follow her lead." —www.firstforwomen.com

To prove a point about measuring up and fitting in, Texas teen Willowdean Dickson enters a local pageant run by her ex-beauty queen mom.

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