6 tips for keeping your writing resolutions
Is one of your resolutions to make more time for your writing? Perhaps even establish a writing routine? Here are …Read More
IWC Staff12 January 2022 
Writing tips from Jean Kwok
Award-winning author Jean Kwok shared some fantastic writing and publishing tips in the masterclass she gave for us in October …Read More
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How to deal with your inner critic so you can keep writing
You know that voice that crops up in your head when you’re writing and tells you that you’re not creative …Read More
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How to start a writing group
You probably have this already figured out: for a writer, community is invaluable. You need other people to help keep …Read More
Jennifer van der Kwast4 August 2021 
My Daily Practice
Every term, my students ask: how do you develop a writing practice? If you’re taking one of our core writing …Read More
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Top tips for writing stellar flash fiction from SmokeLong Quarterly
Christopher Allen, editor-in-chief of SmokeLong Quarterly, gives his best tips for writing and submitting flash fiction.Read More
Abi Carter30 September 2020 
How to write historical fiction
In this post, teacher Karen Kao talks about what historical fiction is, the importance of research and how to weave …Read More
Karen Kao7 April 2020 
Writing advice from John Grisham
We were lucky enough to hear best-selling author John Grisham speak when he visited Amsterdam in November 2019. Since he …Read More
IWC Staff8 January 2020 
Writing advice from Caoilinn Hughes
In July 2019, Irish writer Caoilinn Hughes gave a special master class with our instructor Karen Kao. Caoilinn is the …Read More
Sarah Carriger22 August 2019 
Writing tips from Kristen Roupenian
In April 2019, Kristen Roupenian gave a special master class for our Amsterdam students (photos here). Kristen is the author …Read More
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