Writing Rhythm is Three!
Issue #68—How to celebrate? Let’s count the ways.
We’ll mark this anniversary with an ongoing no-fee contest, a look back at issues past, and a question or two for you.
In June, all scheduled issues were put on hold for the intercalation—or insertion—of Writing Rhythm’s popular but occasional contest.
Read all about it in Writing & Selling Stories with Angelique Fawns.
A smattering of fun, collectible and scholarly writerly memorabilia awaits the winner and two runners-up. If you’re a flash fiction writer or poet, and not adverse to absorbing some useful vocabulary (like the word cleverly intercalated, or sandwiched, into the verbiage above), this is for you. Rules and other info is here.
You can do this. There’s no entry fee. Deadline is midnight, July 15, 2026 (and if you’re reading this later than that, you’ve missed it!).
A Look Back
Let’s review—with links—in case you missed anything.
The year started with the four-part series, Who Can Help You with your Novel?, a deep-dive into Alpha & Beta readers, Critique Partners, and Editors.
Next, in a three-parter, we explored the nuts and bolts of Critique & Revision.
It took four issues to address the horrors and solutions of Writers Block.
Along the way was another in an occasional series of inspirational issues, Keeping on Track #3, and installation of an Index of Posts, and an Index of Terms, (both on top of the Writing Rhythm home page, where all the action is). The latter additions makes it easier for readers to find their way around.
Then we had a two-parter addressing the good—and bad—of AI as it relates to fiction in Can AI and Writing Mix?
So what’s next (after the contest, that is)?
Look for a multipart series on scams, especially as they relate to writers.
Following that, we’ll roll up our sleeves and get into various aspects of characters in fiction.
Now for the promised question(s): what do you want, regarding this Substack? More interaction such as contests? Q & A? Specific topics on writing? Contact me here and share your ideas. I’ll even clear the planned schedule and shake it up, if that’s what you want.
I already introduced and gave a hint for this issue’s vocab word. Prove you were paying attention by defining the verb intercalate—without clicking and looking it up!
Action Plan
Pick up that gauntlet and accept the contest challenge, of course. If you’re reading this in the first half of July, 2026, there’s still time!
Next up:
The contest winner will be announced, their entry printed here, runners-up will be named, and prizes will be in the mail!
—Craig