Since 1887 The Writer has provided the motivation, writing techniques, expert tips and compelling author insights that turn good writing into great writing. We’ll help you become a better writer, find markets for your work, understand the business of writing, follow industry news and trends, reach your goals, and more!

Coming in from the cold

The Writer

This month on writermag.com

HOME [OFFICE] IMPROVEMENT • Not headed back to the office any time soon? We hear you. Invest in your work-from-home space this winter to make your temporary setup a much more functional one.

Got a shiny new idea? • Five ways to give it a long life.

“We have to band together” • Maressa Brown, the founder of California Freelance Writers United, discusses how her group thwarted AB5 – and why the fight to save freelance writing isn’t over.

New year, new goals • Need some help crafting some quality resolutions you’ll keep long past March? Here are some ideas.

WINTER RESET • Many writers are bracing for a long, dark season spent indoors. Here are tips for looking after your mental health, filling your creative stores, and passing the many hours until spring arrives.

Balancing Act • How remote learning has forced me to rethink my freelance workday.

Writing with a heart and soul • Children’s author Alexandra Diaz illuminates the lives of young immigrants.

BUILDING AN on-camera WARDROBE • For my virtual book tour, I turned to virtual stylists. Here’s what I learned about dressing for success in an age of Zoom.

Skipping Stones Multicultural Magazine • For more than 30 years, this magazine has offered young writers around the world a place to share their stories, art, ideas, and perspectives.

WriteOnCon • Events all across the world may be going virtual in 2021, but this three-day kidlit conference has been fully online for more than 10 years.

MARKETS

Gigi Will Know • Have a query about craft? Need some clarification on an aspect of the publishing industry? Looking for career advice? Email your queries to tweditorial@madavor.com with the subject line “Advice Column.” We can’t wait to read your questions!