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| August 20, 2026
book inc writer Jamie Yieh walks into the Writer's Digest Conference certain he doesn't belong, and walks out convinced he's part of the club.
| April 2, 2026
A newly published writer asks Tina how to best support the lit mag that gave them their first big break.
| March 26, 2026
book inc intern Emma Moriarty explores why fuzzy memories don't have to stop you from writing memoir, and how misremembering can actually strengthen your work.
| March 19, 2026
PWN Writers attended AWP 2026 in Baltimore and came back with new connections, unexpected discoveries, and proof that the literary world is smaller than it seems.
| March 12, 2026
In "Fishing With Pelicans: Lessons in How to Hook a Publisher," published on February 27 in "The Brevity Blog," book inc writer Liz deBeer draws an irresistible parallel between a pelican's relentless...
book inc BULLETIN
| October 6, 2023
We’re pleased to share all the positive buzz and upcoming events for book inc writer Céline Keating’s new novel, "The Stark Beauty of Last Things."
Writer’s Desk
| November 16, 2023
book inc writer and retired psychotherapist Dr. Lou Storey discusses the challenge of crafting authentic characters and shares his insights into the psychology of character transformation.
| November 9, 2023
Young adult novel writer Liz deBeer describes how she uses Runes and Tarot cards to guide and inspire her writing journey, helping her to combat self-doubt and find courage in her creative process.
| October 26, 2023
Memoir writer Tina Goodyear examines why on a recent trip to Scotland she didn't take many photos or notes but yet her trip was productive for her writing.
| September 21, 2023
After a conversation with her brother, memoir writer Elisheva Trenk ponders what stories to include in her memoir and how that impacts her family's history.
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