Writing Roots

Foreshadowing is a tool that takes careful planning and often shows up a few times through the course of the story before the event it foretells takes place. One way to do this is through breadcrumb f...

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Foreshadowing has been a popular literary tool for centuries. We see it in Shakespeare’s collection and in ancient Greek tales. Good foreshadowing can help hook the reader and keep them invested in th...

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When we got a series of questions from our listeners regarding writing contests, we decided to get in contact with an expert. Rebecca van Laer is a writing contest judge with Reedsy. She sat down with...

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An anthology is a collection of stories or poems, often by a variety of authors, centered around a common theme. These are a great opportunity for new authors to expand their reader base by joining wi...

28 Syys 202311min

If you want to enter your stories into writing contests, it’s good to go in knowing what to expect. From having an understanding of the contest and the judges to having an idea of the sequence of even...

25 Syys 202311min

Most of this month is dedicated to helping you know what to do when writing for and submitting to story contests. In this episode, we want to summarize those things you should avoid. These are common ...

21 Syys 202310min

While every contest will have its own rules and guidelines for submission, there are some general standards across the industry that you can follow now to make submissions easier. In this episode, we ...

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Before you submit your short story (or any piece of writing) to a contest, you absolutely must edit it. This is more than simply checking for punctuation, spelling, and grammar mistakes. Editing for a...

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