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Author: Richard

Richard Everywriter (pen name) is the founder of EveryWriter and a 25-year veteran of the publishing industry. With degrees in Writing, Journalism, Technology, and Education, Richard has dedicated two decades to teaching writing and literature while championing emerging voices through EveryWriter's platform. His work focuses on making literary analysis accessible to readers at all levels while preserving the rich heritage of American literature. Connect with Richard on Twitter  Bluesky Facebook or explore opportunities to share your own work on ourSubmissions page. For monthly insights on writing and publishing, subscribe to our Newsletter.

Why do Self-Published Authors Need a Website?

Posted on May 5, 2014January 28, 2023 by Richard

Why do Self-Published Authors Need a Website? Getting your book published with a large publishing house is becoming more and more difficult. Book stores are closing, and less and less money is being made by big publishing houses. Some publishers even want to see that authors have build a writing platform online before they will…

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Some more 50 Word Stories for your to share.

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Richard

Share these please, and let people know that they can win close to $1000 in ads on our site. This is perfect if you have a literary magazine or a book you are trying to promote. The following are finalists in our contest, enjoy….

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50 Word Story Contest

Posted on March 24, 2014June 16, 2014 by Richard

It’s that time of year again….Right around this time every year, right when we all hope it will get warm again, we at EWR kinda get a little goofy and come up with a contest.

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Will MFA Writing Programs be the Only Help for Successful Writers?

Posted on March 20, 2014March 20, 2014 by Richard

In the near future (I would say that many of us know it’s coming even though there are many who do not want to admit it) ebooks will be the cornerstone of publishing. Ebooks are already storming the fortress walls, and it doesn’t take a lot to realize that after the last of the big box books stores

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Should literary magazines pay?

Posted on March 17, 2014February 3, 2023 by Richard

Warning! This is a rant, walk away now if you are going to be offended or upset about strong opinions being thrown at you in a not so easy to take way.

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How Much Money Can you Make Self-Publishing?

Posted on March 13, 2014February 3, 2023 by Richard

I’m not an expert on this, but I have spent a great deal of time reading articles about how much money you can make on your self-published book.

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10 Adventures for Writers

Posted on March 6, 2014May 29, 2017 by Richard

Now, especially after a long, cold winter, we think writers might be looking for a way to get out, have some fun, have an adventure. We have come up with 10 ideas that are simple and fun. We think they will help you get out, inspire, and give you time to write.

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MFA Writers Vs NYC Writers, What?

Posted on March 3, 2014December 5, 2023 by Richard

Can you sleep soundly at night if you haven’t written all the words you wanted to write today? That really should be the only question that means anything. The genre is writing. The pay off is immortality, boom lets go.

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Write on Amtrak!

Posted on February 25, 2014May 29, 2017 by Richard

Yep, you might have heard that Amtrak, the best and most outstanding passanger railway in the United States is giving free rides out to writers!

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Ebooks and Big Publishing Houses: A Blip on the Book Publishing Radar

Posted on February 24, 2014May 29, 2017 by Richard

The Self-Published Ebook Explosion was unthinkable just a few years ago. In 2007 when the first Kindle hit the market readers were unsure about paying $399

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My First Literary Venture by Mark Twain

Posted on February 23, 2014June 3, 2019 by Richard

On display above is the literary wit of, our favorite 1800s author, Mark Twain. Twain is always entertaining, and you can tell from any of his writings that he is just so gifted. We used to publish classic pieces more often, but the internet is changing. I love looking into history like this, through the…

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New Every Writer the Magazine

Posted on February 18, 2014May 4, 2019 by Richard

 Wow, this issue took a long time to put together. I wanted to do an issue all on the Short Story, and I wanted to high-light the stories we loved most from 2013. It turned out to be a big undertaking. The problem became a long look at some of the stories we have published…

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Interview with Joshua Radin

Posted on February 15, 2014March 14, 2019 by Richard

Joshua Radin’s music has created compelling emotional landscapes for such television shows as Scrubs,Grey’s Anatomy, and North Shore.

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A Cruise for Writers?

Posted on February 10, 2014January 30, 2023 by Richard

Is it a good idea for writers to sooth that desire with a cruise? Will going on a cruise give you chance to write? Is it a way to get some work done?

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Art by Jonelle Summerfield

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Richard

Jonelle Summerfield will be featured in this months Every Writer the Magazine. The magazine (digital) will be released soon. You can see more of Jonelle’s work in that issue. Jonelle has been exposed to art since childhood, as her mother was a painter. Jonelle took a few drawing lessons in high school because she thought…

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