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Magic Poem
Write a made-up magic spell, including ingredients, chants, and actions. Now, turn it into a poem.
Post your response (500 words or less) in the comments below.
3 Things Being a Broadway Wig Master Taught Me About Storytelling
A career behind the curtain helped Amy Neswald in creating her own stories. Here, the author shares 3 things being a broadway wig master taught her about storytelling.
Plot Twist Story Prompts: Out of Control
Every good story needs a nice (or not so nice) turn or two to keep it interesting. This week, let things get a little out of control.
2021 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Next Steps
Here are the final steps for the 14th annual November PAD Chapbook Challenge! Use December and the beginning of January to revise and collect your poems into a chapbook manuscript. Here are some tips and guidelines.
NaNoWriMo’s Over … Now What?
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New York Times bestselling author Ian Douglas discusses how he incorporated implausible conspiracy theories to uncover the truth in his new science fiction novel, Alien Hostiles.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 589
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 yesterday poem.
Revenge
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today's prompt, write about revenge.
Peter Fiennes: On Finding Hope in the Writing Process
Critically acclaimed author Peter Fiennes discusses his quest to find hope in his new travel/Greek mythology book, A Thing of Beauty.
2021 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Day 30
For the 2021 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets are tasked with writing a poem a day in the month of November before assembling a chapbook manuscript in the month of December. Today's prompt is to write a The End and/or The Beginning poem.