It’s that time of year again! (National Poetry Month AND National Poetry Writing Month.) Time to dust off poetry TBRs and write the poems that have been haunting. Doing the writing part? Here are five tips to keep in mind.
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This Editor’s Approach to New Year’s Resolutions
This editor’s approach to New Year’s resolutions? You don’t have to wait until January 1st to start them.
Summer Writing Prompts
It’s summertime! Looking for writing ideas to kick off the season? Here are 15 writing prompts to get you started.
Writing First Drafts During National Poetry Month – And Every Other Month
Writing first drafts for any genre can be stressful – especially when at a fast pace like during National Poetry Writing Month. But it’s important to remember it’s called a rough draft for a reason. Here’s what to keep in mind while you write it.
National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo) Incoming!
National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo) kicks off next week. Whether you plan on taking the challenge head on or at a variation, I’ve got some encouragement, information, and inspiration for you to check out.
Spring Writing Prompts
Looking for ideas to inspire your spring writing? Look no further!
Literary Devices in Picture Books
Literary devices are so integral to any style of writing, but some are key in picture books. They help make funny books funnier, sad books easier to understand, and new words easier to learn. Here are five you can implement.
What to Consider When Setting Writing Goals
Setting writing goals within the context of that go-get-em’ New Year’s attitude can sometimes result in something unsustainable, or include benchmarks that aren’t all that realistic. Here are some tips to consider when ironing out this goal of yours to help make your goal more achievable.
Writing to Market & Writing What You Want
My advice: be aware of market trends, but always write what you want to. But… isn’t that contradictory? Not necessarily.
The Importance of Alpha and Beta Readers
Getting outside feedback on your writing is immensely important – because it lives in your head, you’re likely to overlook things that someone else won’t. This is where alpha readers and beta readers come in.