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
Sarah Carriger11 April 2019 
Writing advice from Jennifer Clement
Award-winning novelist, poet, memoirist and PEN International president, Jennifer Clement gave a special master class for our students in January …Read More
Sarah Carriger20 February 2019 
What to do when you get stuck
It happens to all of us at one time or another. You sit down to write and stare at the …Read More
Inge Lamboo24 September 2018 
5 science-backed tips to boost creativity
As writers, we live for those moments when our connection to our imagination is strong and the words pour out …Read More
Sarah Carriger15 August 2018 
Top 10 tips for writing powerful dialogue
It’s happened to all of us. You’re trying to write an emotionally engaging scene and your dialogue comes out sounding …Read More
Sarah Carriger12 July 2018 
Writing advice from A.M. Homes
In April 2018 American author A.M. Homes gave a special craft talk for out students with loads of great writing …Read More
Sarah Carriger30 May 2018 
5 tips on journaling to become a better writer
Want to become a better writer? Start journaling! Journaling will make your writing richer and help you avoid writer’s block. We …Read More
Sarah Carriger14 April 2018 
Writing insights from Jennifer Egan
Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Jennifer Egan on harnessing the power of the subconscious, incorporating research into your fiction, writing a …Read More
Sarah Carriger12 March 2018 
5 quotes to write by
We love a good inspirational quote and we’ve been collecting for years. Here are some of our favourite quotes for …Read More
Sarah Carriger1 February 2018 
Netherlands literary scene – SeptemberNews
Writing advice from Caoilinn HughesAuthors Writing tips
7 annual writing contests to add to your calendarPublishing- Netherlands literary scene – AugustNews
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If you want to get published…Publishing- Netherlands literary scene – JulyNews
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New magazines hungry for your workPublishing- Netherlands literary scene – JuneNews
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Get published online, fastPublishing- Netherlands literary scene – MayNews
Writing tips from Kristen RoupenianAuthors Writing tips- Netherlands literary scene – AprilNews
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Sneakers, trains, a pen & a pianoStudent profile- Netherlands literary scene – MarchNews
Margaret CohenGet published online, fast
Cathy May5 great places to submit your poetry
JoelWhere to submit long short stories
milton a kanuIf you want to get published…
Zahid Hussain5 great places to submit your poetry
Daniel Hill5 great places to submit your poetry
IWC Staff7 writing contests with huge cash prizesJR Mahuika7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
md kaif5 great places to submit your poetry
ASHIS GHOSH5 great places to submit your poetry
- IWC Staff5 great places to submit your short stories
Jenny5 great places to submit your short stories
Meredith BaileyWhere to submit long short stories
David IrvineWriter gets his mojo back
Neermala indur5 great places to submit if you hate to wait
sawan chauhan karoli5 great places to submit your poetry
Pranjal5 great places to submit your short stories
Namita MukherjeeNew magazines hungry for your work
Mark Dawson5 great places to submit your poetry
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