The Writer  |  April 2020
Crossing the finish line: It’s easy to keep tinkering with a manuscript forever, but at some point, it’s time to cut the cord. Here’s how pro authors evaluate a novel to see if it’s ready for publication – and how you can, too.
Treasure hunt: From the Library of Congress to the Smithsonian Institution, national research resources abound for the curious writer. Here’s how to use them.
Words as medicine: How Oakland’s OG Rev aims to make the world a better place through verse.
Announcing the winners of our flash contest: We invited readers to submit work in any genre – fiction or nonfiction – as long as the final submission fell under 1,000 words. Here are the first-, second-, and third-place winners of our 2019 contest.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in The Writer April 2020.