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How to Avoid Clichés in Writing

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A few weeks ago, we discussed the myth of originality as it relates to writing a compelling story. While no story is truly original, something all unoriginal stories share is the use of clichés. Countless clichés in writing exist, but the savviest writers know how to snuff out trite sentences and overused character tropes. This […]

How to Become a Writer

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How do you become a writer? The short answer is: anyone who writes is a writer. However, becoming a writer who’s serious about their professional career requires lots of work, and if you’re wondering how to become a professional writer, you’re ready to start the journey towards a productive and successful literary career. You don’t […]

How to Write a Poetry Book and Get It Published

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Writing a poetry book requires courage, stamina, and a lot of patience with yourself. The poetry book ranks at the top of many poets’ to-do lists, but getting a manuscript in front of poetry book publishers takes years of writing and planning. This article covers the essentials of getting new poetry books into print, covering both […]

How to Write a Compelling Story

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What makes a story interesting? Hasn’t every original idea already been taken? Trying to write an interesting story seems impossible when so many books have been written, and if you’re at the start of your literary career (or trying to start your next book!), you might be daunted by the task of originality. In other […]

What is Form in Poetry? 10 Poetic Forms to Try

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Poets have played with form since the dawn of poetry, resulting in the countless forms of poetry that we writers have at our disposal. Understanding most forms is easy, but if you plan on mastering poetry forms and structure, you need to know your poetic history. This article covers everything a poet should know about […]

How to Read Prose: Close Reading Strategies for Prose Writers

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In this article, we’ll give you strategies to begin reading prose like a writer. We’ll discuss applying close reading strategies to prose: that is, to anything that isn’t written in verse, from short stories to novels to memoirs and more. This article is third in our series on how to read like a writer—in other […]

How to Set SMART Writing Goals for 2021

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Happy New Year! As 2020 comes to a close, many of us are looking ahead to our writing lives in 2021—especially if we’re including writing goals in our list of New Year’s Resolutions. Here’s a bit of concise advice for the goal-setting creative writer in each of us. If You Want to Include Writing in […]

How to Read Poetry Like a Poet

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Poetry is the densest and richest use of language there is, and learning how to read poetry is an art in itself. Learning how to read poetry like a poet—to not only feel the impact of poetry but to have a sense of the craft elements that make that impact possible—even more so. Reading poetry like […]

How to Read Like a Writer

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One of the first things I learned in a fiction writing workshop was the phrase “reading like a writer.” The term was popularized by Francine Prose’s work of the same name. Learning how to read like a writer is crucial, because a writer’s work involves continuous growth and change. Reading like a writer is a […]
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