Inspiration on Brain-cation
Lost in purchased imagery of foreign sights and sounds expressing voicing past thoughts silently suppressed. A flow of words across the...
Poetry: Understanding Rhythm and Meter
Many people have a difficult time understanding and using rhythm and meter in poetry. I was certainly one of them. For this reason, when...
Writing Prompt: Aftermath
In short story or poetry form, write about the aftermath of a life-changing event in your main character's life, including a face-to-face...
The Malahat Review: 2017 Open Season Awards
One of Canada's top literary journals, The Malahat Review is seeking entries for its 2017 Open Season Awards. The contest is open to...
Writing Prompt: Time Travel
Write a short scene or poem where your characters travel back in time to their home town 50+ years prior. Describe what it looks like....
"Royal Nonesuch" Humor Writing Contest
The Mark Twain House and Museum is hosting its 3rd annual "Royal Nonesuch" Humor Writing Contest! The contest is open to all ages and...
Become a Contributor!
Looking for a place to showcase your writing know-how? Want to help inspire other writers while building a portfolio? Would you like a...
Dialogue: How to Hear Voices in Your Head
One of the hardest parts of writing is getting the dialogue right. You ask yourself question after question, debating line after line:...
11 Reasons Writing Is the Worst, But Nothing Else Is Better
Some days there's nothing good about writing. Everything you type stinks...if you even get that far. Other days, everything flows right...
