MasterClass’s Newest Course Features Acclaimed SF&F Author N. K. Jemisin

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Now writers who are looking to hone their craft and break into publishing have the opportunity to learn from the author whom the New York Times calls “the most celebrated science fiction and fantasy writer of her generation.” 

1. K. Jemisin is a celebrated author whose work has received no shortage or praise in recent years. In 2018, she became the first author to win three consecutive Best Novel Hugos for The Fifth Season, The Obelisk Gate, and The Stone Sky. Her work has also garnered a Nebula Award and two Locus Awards. 

Her new master class contains 16 video lessons containing about four hours of content. The lesson plan includes:
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Short Story Cover Letter

Article by Catherine Jordan

So, now you’re submitting a short story and the publisher/editor wants a cover letter. What do you write? Good question.

They don’t want a query letter; it’s still a professional business letter. Find the editor/publisher’s name for your salutation. You might have to do a little digging to find it, but I can assure you, s/he is there. And PLEASE spell their name correctly! Keep the letter succinct—there’s often a word limit of 100 words or less. Skip the throat-clearing and within one sentence give the title, genre, word length, and hook. Get right to the main character—by name. What is the main character’s quest—what does s/he want? Include your bio. This should include your name, and any publishing kudos you have. They don’t care what your day job is unless it directly relates to your book. 

Example of a bio:
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How To Write A Therapist And Patient Scene Into Your Fiction

If you’re a writer, then you know how important it is to make your characters and plotlines believable. You don’t want to lose readers because they can tell that you didn’t research specific scenes and situations! In this article, we’ll go over a few tips and tricks for writing a therapist and patient scene into your fiction. Considering the fact that many authors don’t get the therapist/patient dynamic quite right, this brief article can help you to stand out!

When writing a therapist and patient scene:
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5 Famous Authors with Bipolar Disorder 

Did you know that a large portion of the author population claims to suffer from a mental illness or mood disorder? Some even say that it’s impossible to be successful as a horror writer without a slight mental deviance. So, is mental health somehow tied to literary prowess? These five famous authors with bipolar disorder suggest the answer is yes. 

5 famous bipolar authors  

Scientists are still trying to figure out what exactly causes BD. Because bipolar disorder often involves “episodes,” many authors use their intermittent battles as inspiration for amazing literature. No genre has been untouched by this phenomenon, in fact. Here are five famous authors to prove that: 

#1. Robert Munsch 

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