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Inspiration for Writing

-How Writing Prompts Can Start the Ideas Flowing

-Use Freewriting to Jump-Start Your Muse

The Craft of Fiction

Writing the Novel

Writing the Short Novel/Novella/Novellette

Writing the Short Story

Composing Poetry

Writing in Meter

Finding Good Rhymes

Poetic Forms: Sonnets, Sestinas, Blank Verse, etc.

Finding Inspiration Through Music

MFA Programs and Applications - You're Not Alone

Should I apply for an MFA in Creative Writing?

Lucky versus Fortunate - Are MFA Admissions just a Game of Chance?

What are the benefits of an MFA in Creative Writing?

Picking the "Right" MFA Program

Applying to MFA Programs: How to Write Your Best Manuscripts and Essays

How Does "Life Experience" Apply to Academic Writing?

Will the MFA Workshop Affect My Writing Style?

Publishing Your Work

Organizing Your Submissions

Submitting to "The Right" Publications

Reading "The Competition": Learning About Your Own Writing by Seeing the Works of Published Writers

The Psychology of Overcoming Rejection

Editors and the Swamp: Escape from the Slush Pile Blues

Recommended Reading

Complete List of Reviewed Books

Books on the Writing Craft

Anthology Collections You Should Consider Owning

Must-Read Poetry Collections

Riveting Works in Fiction

Novels to Read for Plotting

Novels to Read for Character

Authors to Read for Characterization

Plot-Driven Science Fiction Novels

Thought-Provoking Fantasy Novels

Examples of Poorly-Written Books that Limit Themselves to Genre

The Transformation from the Cutting Edge to Stodgy Fame

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Here it is, your one-stop source for writing inspiration and workshops. We've done some remodeling, as you can see, and we expect to provide a great deal more content in the days and weeks to come. So please, feel free to browse around. If you'd like regular updates on new articles and upcoming courses, please Sign Up for Our Creative Writing Newsletter.

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Also, I encourage everyone to Become a Member of 1-2-Writing. As a member, you can take advantage of our free writing workshops and our Online Writer's Group. For a limited time, you can become a member for Absolutely Free, No Obligations. And, if you enjoy our Members Area, you can invite your friends to join up, too - we welcome all writers at all levels.

About 1-2-Writing

1-2-Writing began in February 2008 as a project to provide free and low-cost writing classes online. To read more about why this is important to me, please read my Blogging Thoughts on creative writing workshops.

Another aspect of 1-2-Writing I haven't talked about as much was my original desire to show that I could "make a living" off my website without overcharging visitors for writing workshops. As the website expands through this new iteration, we'll discuss some of the economics of online writing workshops and writing websites in general - important considerations for anyone who either runs a website or plans to use online writing services.

Upcoming Classes

Free Online Workshops: Don't forget to sign up for our Member's Page so you can take part in free online classes and our weekly freewriting prompts. These free writing workshops will be available only through the Members Page.

January Freewriting Seminar: Our first full-fledged class for 2010 starts January 17th - a one week freewriting course with three prompts and additional ideas for exploration (our focus will be memoir). Assignments will be due the 18th, 20th, and 22th. Course registration will be $20. To sign up, please visit our Registration Page.

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Happy Writing!

Ryan