Posts by Sean Glatch
How to Publish a Book
At some point in your writing journey, you might want to put your work out in the world. Certainly, the prospect of having your name in the annals of libraries,…
Read MoreNegative Capability: What It Is and How to Access It
What is “negative capability”? In brief, when we as writers or artists are able to allow complexities and uncertainties in our work—without trying to resolve them—we are expressing negative capability.…
Read MoreLearning Poetry: Resources for Learning to Write Poetry
There’s no secret to learning poetry, other than reading a lot and writing a lot. But what poetry should you read, and how do you approach the awesome craft of…
Read MoreHow to Write a Story Outline
The story outline is a tool to scaffold your story idea into a polished work of fiction. By creating your own story outline, you can give yourself a trellis to…
Read MoreSimile Made Simple: The Art of Indirect Comparisons
A simile is a literary devices that uses artful comparison to surprise, delight, and reveal meaning to the reader. These devices populate the literary canon, and understanding how they work…
Read MoreHow to Become a Poet
If you’re here, you’re wondering how to become a poet. The good news is, anyone can learn to write poetry—and if you’ve ever written a poem before, you can already…
Read MoreWriting With the Three-Act Structure
Many novels, movies, and plays follow what is known as the “Three-Act Structure.” This plot structure offers the scaffolding that many writers use to tell successful stories. Once you know…
Read MoreWhat is Freewriting? + Prompts to Elevate Your Writing Process
If you’re trying to write but can’t get the words flowing, freewriting can jumpstart the writing process. Freewriting is a no-pressure method of simply getting words on the page: similar…
Read MoreThe Meaning-Making Magic of Metaphor
Metaphor makes successful literature possible. This might seem like a bold statement. After all, there are great poems that don’t use metaphors, and writers can employ many strategies to write…
Read MoreBest Online Writing Communities: How to Find Your Writers Group
The best online writing communities connect you to the literary world at large, supporting your craft and creativity while helping your voice be heard. At the same time, the internet…
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