Pick Your Favorite Cover!
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Rannaigecht Mor Gairit: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the rannaigecht mor gairit, a variant form of the rannaigecht.
The Writer, The Inner Critic, & The Slacker
Author and writing professor Alexander Weinstein explains the three parts of a writer's psyche, how they can work against the writer, and how to utilize them for success.
Todd Stottlemyre: On Mixing and Bending Genres
Author Todd Stottlemyre explains how he combined fiction and nonfiction in his latest book and what it meant as a writer to share his personal experiences.
Plot Twist Story Prompts: Take a Trip
Every good story needs a nice (or not so nice) turn or two to keep it interesting. This week, have a character take a trip somewhere.
Making the Switch from Romance to Women’s Fiction
In this article, author Jennifer Probst explains the differences between romance and women's fiction, the importance of both, and how you can make the genre switch.
Stephanie Wrobel: On Writing an Unusual Hero
Author Stephanie Wrobel explains how she came to write about mental illness and how it affects familial relationships, as well as getting inside the head of an unusual character.
Who Are the Inaugural Poets for United States Presidents?
Here is a list of the inaugural poets for United States Presidential Inauguration Days from Robert Frost to Amanda Gorman. This post also touches on who an inaugural poet is and which presidents have had them at their inaugurations.
Precedent vs. President (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use precedent vs. president with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 554
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 future poem.