Chueh-chu: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the chueh-chu, a Chinese poetic form.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 512
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a disappointment poem.
Canceled vs. Cancelled (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use canceled vs. cancelled with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Ae Freislighe Winner
Learn the winner and Top 10 list for the Writer’s Digest Poetic Form Challenge for the ae freislighe.
12 Thought-Provoking Quotes From 1984, by George Orwell
Here are 12 thought-provoking quotes from 1984, by George Orwell. In the same book that shares doublethink, Big Brother, and 2 + 2 = 5, 1984 provides plenty of quotable moments.
Cethramtu Rannaigechta Moire: Poetic Asides
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the cethramtu rannaigechta moire, an Irish poetic form.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 511
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a motto poem.
Awhile vs. A While (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use awhile vs. a while with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Toddaid: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the toddaid, a Welsh poetic form.
8 Chuck Palahniuk Quotes for Writers About Writing
To celebrate the release of his new book about writing, here are 8 Chuck Palahniuk quotes about writing from his 2007 interview with Writer's Digest.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 510
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a this blank poem.
Heroes vs. Heros (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use heroes vs. heros with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Huitain
The WD Poetic Form Challenge is your opportunity to write and share a poem (huitain this time around) for a chance to get published in the Poetic Asides column in Writer’s Digest.
12 E.L. Doctorow Quotes for Writers and About Writing
Here are 12 E.L. Doctorow quotes for writers and about writing from the author of Ragtime, Billy Bathgate, and The March. In these quotes, Doctorow covers novel writing, the mind, retirement, and more.
Renga: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the renga, a Japanese collaborative form.
10 John Sandford Quotes on Writing and for Writers
Here are 10 John Sandford quotes for writers and about writing from the author of Rules of Prey, The Fool's Run, and Holy Ghost. In these quotes, Sandford covers journalism, grammar, anonymity, and more.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 509
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a new year poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 508
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a celebration poem.
5 Lessons for Writers From A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens
Here are five lessons for writers from A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. This novel has inspired several films and holiday specials, but it also offers many insights to writers. This post includes spoilers.
Tawddgyrch Cadwynog: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the tawddgyrch cadwynog, a Welsh poetic form.
Email vs. E-mail (Grammar Rules)
Is it email or e-mail? We cover this and more in this edition of Grammar Rules.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 507
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a winter poem.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Flamenca Winner
Learn the winner and Top 10 list for the Writer’s Digest Poetic Form Challenge for the flamenca.
Espinela: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the espinela, a Spanish poetic form.