How 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 MoreWrite into the Week: February 8, 2026
“Writing is its own reward.” –Henry Miller Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In this newsletter: A writing prompt to inspire your creativity. Reading…
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 MoreWrite into the Week: January 25, 2026
“Tenderness does not choose its own uses.” –Jane Hirschfield Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In this newsletter: A writing prompt to inspire your…
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 MoreWrite into the Week: January 18, 2026
“Art is a lie that makes us realize truth, at least the truth that is given us to understand.” –Pablo Picasso Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: January 11, 2026
“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” –Mark Twain Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In this newsletter: A writing…
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 MoreWrite into the Week: January 4, 2026
“And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.” –Rainer Maria Rilke Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In…
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…
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