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Our unique writing style becomes us This year’s Santa Barbara Writers Conference, sponsored by The Writer, takes place June 18-23. For a conference schedule and other information, visit ... More »	Beyond Golgotha and the Kwiki Mart by A.K. Forbes 2004 First-place winner of the New Discovery Literary Award (For names of all winners, see bottom of page) Punky started seeing God last summer. She didn't tell us right away, not that I blame her. I mean, who wants to see God? Well, dead people, maybe. But... More »
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	Inspiration Zone: How to battle your inner critic You may know your inner critic by name. Author Julia Cameron calls hers “Nigel.” You definitely recognize the voice. It is the sound of persistent criticism that has the potential to do you more harm than any book reviewer or newspaper critic could. ...

	Ask The Writer: Which is correct: "e-mail" or "email"? Q: I can't find the rules for the correct spelling of "e-mail." Some do "e-mail," others do simply "email." Which is right? A: You’re right; diffe...

	Editor's Notes: Learn from the best This issue is especially rich in advice from noteworthy authors, including: Irish novelist Maeve Binchy, who offers thoughtful suggestions on finding ...

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' … A world that can’t stop talking'

Ron Kovach

Calling all introverts, or half-introverts! (I’d guess one of those phrases accurately describes a majority of the thoughtful, book-wormish rea... Read more »

Writing help is on the way

Sarah C. Lange

If you are having trouble finishing a writing project—or getting one started—the May 2012 issue of The Writer magazine, on newsstands... Read more »

Biographer Robert Caro a force of nature

Ron Kovach

Chances are, serious fans of biography keep on eye on the writer who is one of the greatest practitioners in that genre, Robert Caro. The fourth vol... Read more »

Larry McMurtry’s talented son

Ron Kovach

When a friend asked if I wanted to hear James McMurtry perform at Shank Hall in Milwaukee last week, I figured what the heck. Being quite ... Read more »

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