Author: Michelle D

  • The Rough Art of Editing

    In my writing journey, the part I have always had the most difficulty with is the editing phase. I can do a sloppy first draft, and I can usually make developmental changes that help the story and character arcs flesh out. However, when it comes to pure grammatical editing, as well as cutting down on…

  • We Are On Social Media!

    We Are On Social Media!

    Pen & Pier is building our online presence in order to expand the group as well as promote our anthology and future events and anthology sub calls.Our leadership has put together a Substack, Facebook group, Instagram, Bluesky, and have updated our website to all match P&P!Do not feel pressured to join or follow all the…

  • Open for Submissions!

    Open for Submissions!

    Pen & Pier is officially opening up for submissions to their 2nd annual anthology. Last year our anthology was around the theme of “Reverse Tropes” but we chose to keep that within the group as a practice of sorts. Well, we are ready now to make a full-on publication and the editing team is very…