The 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 MoreWrite into the Week: December 21, 2025
“There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.” –Willa Cather Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In this newsletter:…
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…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: December 14, 2025
“Read, read, read. Read everything—trash, classics, good and bad—and see how they do it. Then write. If it’s good, you’ll find out.” –William Faulkner Dear Writer, I hope you’re having…
Read MoreThe Rule of Three: Writing Literary Triplets
How do you make your readers laugh, cry, or turn the page? While authors have many craft tools at their disposal, one that’s essential to know is the Rule of…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: December 7, 2025
“I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking, what I’m looking at, what I see and what it means.” –Joan Didion Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good…
Read MoreThe Rules of Poetry for Contemporary Poets
Note: This article on the rules of poetry was adapted from a recent Writers.com newsletter for poets. Find our invitation to join in the article! When I was first asked…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: November 30, 2025
“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart.” –Rainer Maria Rilke Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In this newsletter: A writing…
Read MoreThe 50 Best Gifts for Writers in Your Life
Professional authors chime in on gift ideas for writers—both during the holidays and any time of year. If you’re looking for the best gifts for writers in your life, look…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: November 23, 2025
“Memory is the sense of having been loved.” –Marilynne Robinson Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In this newsletter: A writing prompt to inspire…
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