How 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…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: December 28, 2025
Our Real Work It may be that when we no longer know what to do we have come to our real work, and that when we no longer know which…
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 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…
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