The Writer January 2005

20 ways to make your writing soar in 2005
By Polly Campbell
If you want to write better and more successfully this year, our writer's tips can help you take your talent to the next level.

4th annual Writer Awards: Six who made a difference
By The Editors
We honor people who have made a significant contribution to the writing community.

Gay Talese on the art of creative nonfiction
By Ronald Kovach
In the first of a two-part article, one of the great writers of literary nonfiction offers some memorable insights into seeing life as scenes.

8 sure-fire ways to get story ideas
By Linda Batt
An overheard conversation, a photograph, a newspaper item, even a map can all trigger an idea for your next story or poem.

You can earn six figures this year freelancing
By Kelly James-Enger
The freelance writers who make big bucks have many things in common, and no matter your level, you can learn from them.

Unleash your creativity with 'freewriting'
By Barbara DeMarco-Barrett
Perfectionism and the inner critic are familiar enemies for word-stuck writers. Freewriting--writing nonstop for a preplanned period of time--is one solution.

Making the MFA cut
By Linda Formichelli
How can you build the odds of getting into the MFA program you want? We surveyed MFA representatives across the country and boiled down their advice.

The Writer, 2005, January