Archive - The Writer's Guide

November 2024

How to Write Successful Year-End Stories

Plus why and whether you should bother

Nov 25 •

Robert Roy Britt

Why it Works: A Story About Medical Emergencies

My editor’s take on one well-crafted story

Nov 22 •

Robert Roy Britt

What are Your Story’s Strongest Assets?

You should have at least three, but not too many. Don’t bury them!

Nov 18 •

Robert Roy Britt

Use Mind-Wandering to Fuel Your Creativity

A semi-structured approach to unstructured brainstorming

Nov 11 •

Robert Roy Britt

Why it Works: A Story About Air Pollution and Skin Care

My editor’s take on one well-crafted story

Nov 8 •

Robert Roy Britt

Post-Election Writing Advice

In case you're unsure what to do

Nov 6 •

Robert Roy Britt

Writers Often Mislead Readers on Vital Statistics

Lack of context renders simple numbers meaningless or even misleading

Nov 4 •

Robert Roy Britt

Why it Works: A Story About Brain Retraining

My editor’s take on one well-crafted story

Nov 1 •

Robert Roy Britt

October 2024

Why I Never Type Anyone’s Name

One of the most embarrassing mistakes of my life, a mere typo, changed how I work

Oct 28 •

Robert Roy Britt

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