For Pride Month, Writing Magazine is proud of this month’s Take Pride in Your Writing coverline, and the chance to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ writing community, inclusivity and diversity. Read Freddie Kölsch on writing her dark, queer YA romance and why representation matters. 

Also in the issue, there are sharp insights on how to use social media effectively in fiction, advice on making sure there aren’t any saggy middles bogging down your writing between beginning and conclusion, and how to create the best ending for your story.

Plus, some of the finest crime writers currently in print offer their top tips on crafting a series. And with a brand new and very exciting WM Copywriting course launching, read top tips on the craft of creating commercial content. Don’t miss all this, and the latest opportunities to see your work in print and enter writing competitions – it’s time to make your words work for you!