Writing & Editing News

• 02/09/2019in Writing & Editing Resources

  The Establishment of the London Police Inspired the Creation of Detectives in British and American Crime Fiction

  Until 1829, crime prevention in London was the responsibility of a cadre of men working for magistrates’ courts, parishes, or local divisions. In response to increasing crime and unrest, a parliamentary committee in 1812 recommended putting a unified force throughout the capital, although the Metropolitan Police wasn’t formed until 1829. Before the...
• 26/08/2019in Writing & Editing Resources

  Syd Field—The Screenwriting Guru Aspiring Screenwriters Have Depended On

  The screenwriting guide Syd Field was a screenwriter and producer, script consultant for major studios, author, and teacher. He was generous in sharing what he knew about scriptwriting; for many aspiring screenwriters, he has been their first guide to the art of crafting a screenplay. An Experienced Guide Syd Field passed away in 2013, so...
• 19/08/2019in Writing & Editing Resources

  The Value of a Novel’s First Draft to the Final Product

  Completing a book typically requires a lot of rewrites, so what is the value of the first draft? The first draft can be the most important draft, depending on the final product. The National Novel Writing Month, after all, was started to get people to write at least 50,000 words. Since 2006, more than 470...
• 12/08/2019in Writing & Editing Resources

  Drafting a Business Plan

  A business plan is a written description of a company’s present and future. It lays out what the business is, what its chief executive plans to do and how he/she plans to accomplish it. The strategic document presents a roadmap for success. It projects three to five years ahead and outlines the intended path for...
• 05/08/2019in Writing & Editing Resources

  The Institute of American Indian Arts Nurtures Native American and Indigenous Writers

  The Santa Fe-based Institute of American Indian Arts (“IAIA”) provides a Native American art and culture-centric curriculum. Since 2012, the IAIA has offered a MFA in creative writing. In 2014, IAIA established a bi-annual writers’ festival; and in 2017, it awarded its first Sherman Alexie Scholarship of $7,500 per semester. A Unique Institution IA...