Writerly Ways

Yet again no actual thoughts on writing and not because I'm tired (I am) not because I tripped and hurt my knee but didn't fall (because I did), not because I haven't cleaned enough and am not ready to return (even though that's true) or that I'm likely to blow my deadline if I don't write tonight (also true) but because I'm racing a storm bringing 80 mph winds so dangerous they actually sent an alert to my phone.

so have all the links

Open Calls

Night Frights YA horror

The Second Black Beacon Book of Mystery Yes mysteries!!

Vikings

Grimoire: The Goth Narcissus

Contrary Autumn 2022 Issue

Fantasy Magazine July 2022 Window

Elegant Literature

The Other Stories #86 Mother Nature

Mythulu Magazine #5: Wildly Original Fairy Tales and Myths

From around the web

How To Write And Raise The Stakes More Effectively

8 Ways Writers Overcome Rejection

The Art of Becoming a Good Writer

Getting Book Endorsements (Blurbs): What to Remember, Do, Avoid, and Expect

How to Write a Good Horror Story: An Ultimate Guide

Mind Mapping Can Help Organize Your Writing Process


Where Do Your Story Ideas Come From?

Searching World News For New Story Ideas I'd add be sure you're the right voice for the story and some stories belong with the marginalized groups they involve.

Do You Have A Writing Strategy?

From Betty

How to Pick Your Setting

Understanding the Adventure World of a Story’s Second Act

The Perils of Purple Prose

Who’s in Charge Of Your Story?

3 Ways to Infuse Character Voice

How to Make Your Character Sympathetic

Should I Use a Historical or an Original World?

Avoiding Stereotypes in Fiction: LGBTQ+ Characters

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Humiliation

On Writing: Why Mastery Should Matter to Authors

Avoid aimless stage direction here's one I'll forever fuck up