Animal Writes: Crafting Authentic Animal Narratives
Midge and I recently joined Our Hen House for a lively discussion about all things writing for animals.
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We recently participated in a Q&A with Elise Myslinski of Wizard of Claws. In the interview we talked about publishing, reading and writing — and how all writers can improve the world for animals. Here’s an excerpt from the interview: In your professional experience as both writers and publishers, how have attitudes toward animals and animal…
Hear from Writing for Animals alumni
Come be inspired by the latest writings from Writing for Animals alumni… Via ZoomDate: Wednesday, July 29, 2026Time: 5-6 p.m. Pacific Time This event is free and all are welcome; registration is required. Click here to register.
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Author Success Story: Sansa Collins
I’ve long believed that some of the most effective forms of writing are letters to the editor. People love to read letters, particularly from a shared neighborhood, city or passion. In this case, we recently saw a letter in one of our most popular local magazines penned by Tom Cat (via Writing for Animals alum…
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Talking Writing for Animals on the Animal Rights Show
I recently joined the inspiring team behind the Animal Rights Show to talk Writing for Animals. I hope you enjoy it! Link
Novels old and new that every animal lover should read
From the snake tempting Adam and Eve to the sheep that saved Odysseus from the Cyclops, animals have featured prominently in literature from the very beginning of literature. Today, animals play leading roles in many bestselling novels, from the dog Almondine in The Story of Edgar Sawtelle to Marcellus, the Pacific octopus in Remarkably Bright Creatures. In a…
Animals and euphemisms
We live our lives surrounded by euphemisms. People don’t die, they leave us or pass on. People aren’t fired they are let go or RIF’d. Animals are also surrounded by euphemisms, usually when it comes to humans doing something bad to them. Like killing them. You don’t have to look far to see these euphemisms,…
