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Isn't It Ironic: Different Kinds of Irony

Everyone knows what irony is, right? Well, it’s actually a bit more complex than it looks. There are four different kinds of irony:...

Writing Themes Effectively

You’ve definitely heard the term “theme” at some point, whether during an English class, while entering a writing contest, or when you’re...

April Contests

These are some great magazine and contest opportunities closing in the next six weeks. Read the host's information carefully and submit...

Five Commonly Misunderstood Terms

Every industry has its own language and publishing is no exception. Do you know what these terms really mean? Let’s find out… Beta Reader...

Tips and Tricks to Writing Time Travel Into Your Story (Part 2)

When you think of time travel, usually one type comes to mind. Perhaps you see a big machine that sends you centuries into the future or...

March Contests

These are some great magazine and contest opportunities closing in the next six weeks. Read the host's information carefully and submit...

The Benefits of Beta Readers

You’ve done it: you’ve written a story you think readers will love, but you want some more opinions before sending it out to be...

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