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This month on writermag.com

NO PLACE LIKE HOME • How visiting an old haunt helps one author craft spooky stories.

FALL BOOK PREVIEW 2021

Build on your strengths • Doing what you’re good at may be the way to get better at everything.

Learning from authors’ obits • Secrets to life-long creativity from writers who lasted.

Writing horror that LINGERS • …instead of horror that evaporates.

WRITING FOR FUN, FUNNY AND A LITTLE PROFIT • How one humor writer went from 0 to 30+ published bylines in just one year – and how you can, too.

GOING INDIE IN 2021 • An inside look at the current state of self-publishing.

ADVICE FOR INDIE AUTHORS

RESOURCES FOR INDIE AUTHORS

Apex • Writers from around the world find a home – and a paycheck – for their genre fiction at this bi-monthly publication.

North Carolina Writers’ Network Conference • Hundreds of writers gather in Durham for craft and camaraderie at this welcoming three-day event in November.

Niche mags

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!