BLOGS

Essays, behind-the-scenes process notes, and occasional rants about the publishing industry — written by the IWF team, for writers and authors alike.
Student Application

Choose one prompt below and write 150–250 words. Do not edit it more than once. Submit what you actually wrote, not what you wish you'd written.

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