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How to Publish a Short Story: Write Your First and Second Drafts

<p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/how-to-publish-a-short-story-first-draft/">How to Publish a Short Story: Write Your First and Second Drafts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>.</p> <p><img width="650" height="500" src="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/How-to-Publish-a-Short-Story-Part-2-1.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="How to Publish a Short Story: Write Your First and Second Drafts" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/How-to-Publish-a-Short-Story-Part-2-1.jpg 650w, https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/How-to-Publish-a-Short-Story-Part-2-1-480x369.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 650px, 100vw" /></p> <p>If you're following along with our short story publication series, by now, you should have a publication in mind and have the answers to a couple basic questions. Maybe you brainstormed or did a full outline. Bonus points if you’ve got a draft! (But don’t worry if you don’t.)</p> <p>Now pick up the pen and write the thing!</p> <p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/how-to-publish-a-short-story-first-draft/">How to Publish a Short Story: Write Your First and Second Drafts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>. <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice - Transforming Aspiring Writers into Published Authors</a></p>

2/13/2026
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14 Valentine’s Day Writing Prompts

<p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/14-valentines-day-writing-prompts/">14 Valentine&#8217;s Day Writing Prompts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>.</p> <p><img width="650" height="500" src="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/14-Valentines-Day-Writing-Prompts.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="14 Valentine&#039;s Day Writing Prompts on a white card with brown envelope" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/14-Valentines-Day-Writing-Prompts.jpg 650w, https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/14-Valentines-Day-Writing-Prompts-480x369.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 650px, 100vw" /></p> <p>Valentine's Day has a complicated history depending on who you ask. It's been called a celebration of a martyr, a festival heralding a coming spring, and a holiday for lovers. </p> <p>But you don't have to frame it as a romantic holiday to have fun with one of these fun writing prompts today. </p> <p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/14-valentines-day-writing-prompts/">14 Valentine&#8217;s Day Writing Prompts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>. <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice - Transforming Aspiring Writers into Published Authors</a></p>

2/12/2026
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The Best Podcasts for Writers: Our Top 10 Picks

<p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/best-podcasts-for-writers/">The Best Podcasts for Writers: Our Top 10 Picks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>.</p> <p><img width="650" height="500" src="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Best-Podcasts-for-Writers-1.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Best Podcasts for Writers" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Best-Podcasts-for-Writers-1.jpg 650w, https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Best-Podcasts-for-Writers-1-480x369.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 650px, 100vw" /></p> <p>There are so many incredible podcasts for writers out there, but which ones will help you the most with your publishing, editing, and writing goals? Here are some of our community’s favorite picks to support you at every stage of your journey. Best Podcasts for Writers: Contents The Two Authors' Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast [&#8230;]</p> <p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/best-podcasts-for-writers/">The Best Podcasts for Writers: Our Top 10 Picks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>. <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice - Transforming Aspiring Writers into Published Authors</a></p>

2/11/2026
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The Best Book Writing Software for New Writers: Microsoft Word

<p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/book-writing-software-microsoft-word/">The Best Book Writing Software for New Writers: Microsoft Word</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>.</p> <p><img width="650" height="500" src="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/The-Best-Book-Writing-Software-for-New-Writers_-Microsoft-Word.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="The Best Book Writing Software for New Writers: Microsoft Word" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/The-Best-Book-Writing-Software-for-New-Writers_-Microsoft-Word.png 650w, https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/The-Best-Book-Writing-Software-for-New-Writers_-Microsoft-Word-200x154.png 200w, https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/The-Best-Book-Writing-Software-for-New-Writers_-Microsoft-Word-300x231.png 300w, https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/The-Best-Book-Writing-Software-for-New-Writers_-Microsoft-Word-510x392.png 510w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></p> <p>It’s easy as a writer to fall into the trap of shiny new toys. There's an endless number of book writing software programs claiming to be the best at one thing or another, from Microsoft Word to Scrivener to Vellum—and the list goes on and on.</p> <p>They flash their sexy features at you and promise to be the very thing you need to become the writer you want to be. But sadly, these programs will <em>not</em> make you into the writer you want to be. They offer the world, but often only take your time.</p> <p>That's why I would like to offer a defense for using the industry book writing software standard, Microsoft Word.</p> <p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/book-writing-software-microsoft-word/">The Best Book Writing Software for New Writers: Microsoft Word</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>. <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice - Transforming Aspiring Writers into Published Authors</a></p>

2/10/2026
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How to Keep Writing When You Don’t Have Time to Write

<p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/dont-have-time-to-write/">How to Keep Writing When You Don&#8217;t Have Time to Write</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>.</p> <p><img width="650" height="500" src="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/how-to-write-when-you-dont-have-time.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="How to Write When You Don&#039;t Have Time" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/how-to-write-when-you-dont-have-time.jpg 650w, https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/how-to-write-when-you-dont-have-time-480x369.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 650px, 100vw" /></p> <p>How do you write when you don't have time to write? When your life is full and busy with job, school, family, and other obligations, it can be tough to squeeze in writing. But don't give up—there are ways to keep writing even if you don't have time to sit down with a pen and paper.</p> <p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/dont-have-time-to-write/">How to Keep Writing When You Don&#8217;t Have Time to Write</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>. <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice - Transforming Aspiring Writers into Published Authors</a></p>

2/9/2026
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How to Publish a Short Story: Find Your Publication and Idea

<p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/how-to-publish-a-short-story-idea/">How to Publish a Short Story: Find Your Publication and Idea</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>.</p> <p><img width="650" height="500" src="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/How-to-Publish-a-Short-Story-Find-Your-Publication-and-Idea.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="How to Publish a Short Story" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/How-to-Publish-a-Short-Story-Find-Your-Publication-and-Idea.jpg 650w, https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/How-to-Publish-a-Short-Story-Find-Your-Publication-and-Idea-480x369.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 650px, 100vw" /></p> <p>A lot of you have just finished participating in The Write Practice’s Short Story Publication Challenge. You’re pumped, inspired, enthused. You feel good about establishing a writing habit. Now what?</p> <p>Now you submit it. Then you write another and submit that one too. </p> <p>This post is the first in a four-part series that will walk you through the process of planning, writing, and submitting a short story. At the end of the series, you’ll have a short story ready for submittal!</p> <p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/how-to-publish-a-short-story-idea/">How to Publish a Short Story: Find Your Publication and Idea</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>. <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice - Transforming Aspiring Writers into Published Authors</a></p>

2/6/2026
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February Writing Prompts

<p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/february-writing-prompts/">February Writing Prompts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>.</p> <p><img width="650" height="500" src="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/February-Writing-Prompts.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="February Writing Prompts against pink background with red stars" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/February-Writing-Prompts.jpg 650w, https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/February-Writing-Prompts-480x369.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 650px, 100vw" /></p> <p>The shortest month of the year is here, and with it we have some creative writing prompts to keep you warm and writing all month long. Check out our February writing prompts today. </p> <p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/february-writing-prompts/">February Writing Prompts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>. <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice - Transforming Aspiring Writers into Published Authors</a></p>

2/5/2026
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How Joining a Writing Community Helped These 11 Authors Get Published

<p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/writing-community-publish/">How Joining a Writing Community Helped These 11 Authors Get Published</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>.</p> <p><img width="650" height="500" src="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/How-Joining-a-Writing-Community-Helped-These-11-Authors-Get-Published.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="How Joining a Writing Community Helped These 11 Authors Get Published" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/How-Joining-a-Writing-Community-Helped-These-11-Authors-Get-Published.jpg 650w, https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/How-Joining-a-Writing-Community-Helped-These-11-Authors-Get-Published-480x369.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 650px, 100vw" /></p> <p>Getting published is an amazing, exciting process. It can also feel a little mysterious, especially if you’ve never done it before. What does it take to publish? More than that, what does it take to publish successfully—to publish a beautiful piece of writing and share it with crowds of readers?</p> <p>I recently reached out to several writers in our Write to Publish community to ask whether joining a writing community has helped them get published, grow their audience, and make progress on their journey to becoming bestselling authors.</p> <p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/writing-community-publish/">How Joining a Writing Community Helped These 11 Authors Get Published</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>. <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice - Transforming Aspiring Writers into Published Authors</a></p>

2/4/2026
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Publisher Rocket Review: Will This Help You Sell More Books? (2026)

<p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/publisher-rocket-review/">Publisher Rocket Review: Will This Help You Sell More Books? (2026)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>.</p> <p><img width="650" height="500" src="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Publisher-Rocket-Review.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Publisher Rocket Review" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Publisher-Rocket-Review.jpg 650w, https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Publisher-Rocket-Review-480x369.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 650px, 100vw" /></p> <p>How do you sell more books? This is a question I hear frequently from authors in our community. When you've done the hard work of writing a book, when you've even managed to get your book published, it would be nice to be able to get your book into the hands of readers. But anyone who has published a book knows that <em>selling</em> books isn't simple.</p> <p>That's where Publisher Rocket, a powerful piece of book marketing software, comes in. What is Publisher Rocket, and will it help <em>you</em> in your book writing and marketing efforts? In this post, I'll be sharing my Publisher Rocket review. I'll also talk about how I personally use the tool.</p> <p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/publisher-rocket-review/">Publisher Rocket Review: Will This Help You Sell More Books? (2026)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>. <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice - Transforming Aspiring Writers into Published Authors</a></p>

2/3/2026
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How to Pitch a Literary Agent at a Conference

<p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/pitch-a-literary-agent/">How to Pitch a Literary Agent at a Conference</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>.</p> <p><img width="640" height="640" src="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/How-to-Pitch-a-Literary-Agent-at-a-Conference.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="How to Pitch a Literary Agent at a Conference" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/How-to-Pitch-a-Literary-Agent-at-a-Conference.png 640w, https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/How-to-Pitch-a-Literary-Agent-at-a-Conference-200x200.png 200w, https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/How-to-Pitch-a-Literary-Agent-at-a-Conference-300x300.png 300w, https://thewritepractice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/How-to-Pitch-a-Literary-Agent-at-a-Conference-630x630.png 630w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p> <p>A pitch session is a five to ten minute period of uninterrupted time with an agent. Here's how to make the most of that opportunity.</p> <p>The article <a href="https://thewritepractice.com/pitch-a-literary-agent/">How to Pitch a Literary Agent at a Conference</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice</a>. <a href="https://thewritepractice.com">The Write Practice - Transforming Aspiring Writers into Published Authors</a></p>

2/2/2026
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