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The Writer's Pocket Guide | The Pocket MFA
In-depth craft guides for serious writers
Beginning and Continuing
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Committing to POV: First Person
POV can go sideways fast. Learn how to rekindle the love you once had for your favorite point of view.
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Storytelling is a Delicious Word Picnic
Build an irresistible world, fill plot holes, and avoid "word salad"through the meticulous accumulation of detail.
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Scents and Sounds: Memory as Muse
Need a quick jolt of inspiration? An idea that won't fizzle out? Look no further.
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Reading...Podcasts?
I read. A lot. I read so often, so slowly, and so earnestly, that sometimes I need a break from it. Reading as a writer is a lot of work....
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Demystifying the Writing Workshop
Want to be a better contributor...or start your own high-performance workshop?
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Developing Ideas: A 4-Step Process
An idea's sparked something in you. Now what?
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Writing Effective Workshop Critiques
How to be thorough, respectful, and effective.
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Exploring Genres: Japanese Horror!
Discovering the unspoken rules of a new genre.
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