The Queer Writer: January 2024
Happy New Year! I hope 2024 brings all of you rest, comfort, and contentment.
Milo Todd
Milo Todd is a writing instructor at GrubStreet and Managing Editor of Fiction at Foglifter Journal. He was selected for Tin House, Lambda Literary, Pitch Wars, Monson Arts, and the Novel Incubator.
"Should I Copyright My Work Before Sending It to an Agent?"
When it comes to copyright, newer writers are understandably concerned about their work being stolen. But while an idea cannot be copyrighted, a work can.
"How Can I Fix the Slow Middle of My Story?"
Midpoints are arguably the most important element within a storytelling structure, and yet so many writers overlook them. We get so focused on the epic qualities of an ending that we forget the epic qualities of a middle.
The Queer Writer: December 2023
Another The Queer Writer exclusive is afoot! I'm finally launching Transcestors, a series of free 1-hour sessions on trans and queer (but mostly trans) history.
"Why Do Literary Journals Take So Long?"
I used to feel pretty frustrated by all that waiting. But then I experienced life on the other side of the fence. It opened my eyes considerably. Generally speaking, a longer wait time is a good sign while a shorter wait time can be a bad one.