Gamification Theory for Writers - Best of the Lit Web

What do Facebook, FitBit, and Netflix, have in common? And how is their point of intersection relevant for writers? Yes, they all rely on technology to serve their clients, but it’s the thinking behind their technology that makes them all top of their categories. All three companies rely heavily onMore

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In the February 2022 issue of The Writer, Yi Shun Lai takes a look at the state of Native American literature, starting with her own misconceptions about where and how this canon of work should present itself. She admits, “I have a lot to learn about Native American literature –More

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“…we need big stakes for our protagonists. The weight of literally saving the world doesn’t have to be on their shoulders, but figuratively, it should be.” In the January/February 2022 issue of Writer’s Digest, Sharon Short writes about how to get your readers to care about your protagonist – inMore

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What does our literary work owe us in return for bringing it out into the world? If you’re a professional writer, it owes you a living – at least that’s how you need to frame the relationship for it to make sense. But beyond that; what are we owed byMore