Write into the Week: April 26, 2026
“The true alchemists do not change lead into gold; they change the world into words.” –William H. Gass Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week.…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: April 18, 2026
“I think that listening is an expression of love and that telling someone your story is an act of generosity.” –Elias Khoury Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good…
Read More100 Poetry Prompts for New Poem Ideas
A poem can be about anything, which makes discovering new poem ideas both very easy and very overwhelming. Which poetry prompts are worth writing towards, and which should I avoid?…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: April 5, 2026
“People, in these kinds of times, we go to poetry.” –Joy Harjo Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In this newsletter: A writing prompt…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: March 29, 2026
“I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees.” –Pablo Neruda Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In this newsletter:…
Read MoreAnalogy Definition: The Argumentative Comparison
Analogy is an argument by comparison. It is the use of comparative language (X is similar to Y) to advance a broader argument about something. When a writer uses an…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: March 22, 2026
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” –Shunryu Suzuki Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: March 15, 2026
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” –Mahatma Gandhi Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week.…
Read MoreHow to Publish a Book
At some point in your writing journey, you might want to put your work out in the world. Certainly, the prospect of having your name in the annals of libraries,…
Read MoreNegative Capability: What It Is and How to Access It
What is “negative capability”? In brief, when we as writers or artists are able to allow complexities and uncertainties in our work—without trying to resolve them—we are expressing negative capability.…
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