This story was inspired by the the song American Pie by Don Mclean. I don’t know where the fantasy elements came from. Or how
Issue Archives
Here’s the collected NitWitty Magazine Issue Archive. Enjoy your favorite articles and insights for a second, maybe even third time. Or click here to go back to the current issues and enjoy those instead.
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“Equestrian Engines” – Short Story First Draft (with edits!)
Last week you learned how to write a short story using Wikipedia, and you saw how I drew up a concept from one of
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Restart Writing: A Fresh Start
Writing is hard. There is no way around it. It doesn’t matter if you are a misty-eyed novice or a crusty vet, there is
Becoming a Better Writer Through Criticism
In part 2 of our guide to participating in a writing group, we talk about what a writer needs to do to make the
Oops I Puffed A Feather: A Defense of Farts
That is what my Grandma Dee used to say when someone passed gas. My mom liked to blame the phenomena on the work of
Magic from the Mundane: How to Write a Short Story from the Most Ordinary Sources
Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes. From bizarre tabloid headlines to snippets of an overheard conversation, anything can contain the elements of a
Constructive Editing In Your Writing Group
In this two part article, we’re going to explore the ins and outs of putting together your very own Writing Group. In this part
Letter From The Editor : Story Time
I’m not sure if there’s anything writers like doing as much as talking about writing. Maybe drinking is a close second. But talking about
On Satire
Satire is simultaneously one of the most pervasive forms of comedy and also one of the least understood. It’s easy to assume that satire
Monty Python and the Holy Grail: My First Time
My name is Jordan and I had never seen Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Before you all ask, no I wasn’t abused or
Mobile Game or Social Platform? Dissecting Miitomo, Nintendo’s First Mobile App
My brother-in-law visited me last week. Upon opening the door, he told me I looked like Gary Busey, scoffed at the rainbow earmuffs I’d
First Look : Half-Life 3
Occasionally we here at NitWitty Magazine get to do something really cool. Recently I was able to leverage my connections as a former game
