Category: For Writers

FOR WRITERS

FOR WRITERS is a bi-weekly series of essays concerning the craft of writing genre short fiction. Most essays are written by the Apex Magazine editorial team with occasional contributions by professional authors.

You can see our latest series updates below or check out our most popular articles in the sidebar on the right.

FOR WRITERS: Writing in Bits & Pieces

by Steve Rasnic Tem | May 19, 2021 | For Writers | 2

Prolific and award-winning writer Steve Rasnic Tem shares how he managed to continue writing despite a hectic life schedule.

FOR WRITERS: 101 Softly-Delivered Writing Lessons

by Monica Valentinelli | Feb 12, 2021 | For Writers | 0

In our latest FOR WRITERS, author Monica Valentinelli gives 101 pieces of softly-delivered writing advice.

Apex Magazine Slush Reader Round Table

by Lesley Conner | Nov 12, 2020 | For Writers | 0

Behind the scenes of every successful magazine is a team of people who keep the gears of publishing grinding. The slush readers! They are the first stop for every submission, whittling the mass of stories a magazine receives each month down to a manageable bite for the managing editor and editor-in-chief.