Write Into the Week: July 26, 2026
“Write about what really interests you, whether it is real things or imaginary things, and nothing else.” –C. S. Lewis Dear Writer, I’m taking over for Elle this week and…
Read MoreHow to Write a Personal Narrative Essay
A personal narrative essay is a form of creative nonfiction writers use to share compelling stories from their own lives. Through the writing of personal narrative essays, writers can examine…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: July 19, 2026
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” — Stephen King Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In this newsletter: A writing prompt to inspire…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: July 12, 2026
“Write what should not be forgotten.” — Isabel Allende Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In this newsletter: A writing prompt to inspire…
Read More30 Poetry Writing Exercises for New Poems
Poetry requires a careful attention to language, and poetry writing exercises can help sharpen that attention. The 30 poetry exercises in this article help you attend to poetry’s forms, needs,…
Read MoreThe Art of Storytelling: Techniques & Tips
It is hard to describe the art of storytelling, but you know good storytelling it when you read it. You read a passage of prose and it raises your arm…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: July 5, 2026
“The isolated imagination is easily corrupted by theory, but the writer inside his community seldom has such a problem.” — Flannery O’Connor Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: June 28, 2026
“The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.” — Albert Camus Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In this…
Read MorePersonification: Giving Ideas Human Form
The nine creative Muses, Mother Nature, Father Time, Cupid’s arrow—these are all examples of personification, a literary device you probably already use. Humans have a tendency to see themselves in…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: June 21, 2026
“To produce a mighty book, you must choose a mighty theme.” –Herman Melville Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In this newsletter: A writing…
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