Practicing Second Person: Escaping the Horde
You cringe at the sound of your boots hitting the pavement and look around quickly to gauge the scene. So far so good. The old bus's door...
Word Prompt: A Piece of This, A Piece of That
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The Morning After
A couple of years ago in one of my poetry courses we had to write a short story and a poem that described the morning after a significant...
13 Quotes On Writing You'll Want to Remember
When I'm in a writing funk, I find it helpful to remember all of the important and interesting things successful writers said about...
Book Review: Evensong by Krista Walsh
When you step into Feldall's Keep, magic is in the air. Not because magical Maggie is practicing her craft. Or because villain Raul is...
A Nine to Five Hoax
A deep breath in strain. By brick vest contained, The worn voices weep. An unspoken grief. Marred yet glowing, beauty is unmaimed....
Bittersweet Goodbye
It strikes a chord to see you go, Yet the tune is airy and light Each note ringing high and free. This chorus is merely filler. Your next...
The Creative Mind: A Paradox
Have you ever wondered how a musician can go from a superstar, large stage presence to trapped in mousey-quiet during an interview? How...
40 Ways to Strengthen Your Writing and Avoid a "Very" Weak Word
Writer's often hear a simple, yet vitally important, piece of advice: Never use the word, ‘very.’ It is the weakest word in the English...
10 Common Literary Devices (With Examples)
There are certain literary devices that I use often in my writing because they are simple and seem to make it flow. I never bothered to...
