Understanding Rhythm and Meter in Poetry
The phrase “meter in poetry” probably conjures thoughts of high school English class: Shakespeare’s iambs or, more broadly, the term “iambic pentameter.” In other words, it’s a phrase that smacks…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: February 17, 2025
“A word after a word after a word is power.” –Margaret Atwood Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In this newsletter: A writing prompt…
Read MoreHow to Write a Love Poem
Love poems have tried to capture the essence of love since the dawn of poetry itself. Because love is a highly personal and variable experience, no two love poets will…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: February 10, 2025
“You never know what is enough unless you know what is more than enough.” –William Blake Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your week. In this…
Read MoreYou Finished Your First Draft—Now What? A Step-by-Step Guide to Your Novel’s Next Chapter
Congratulations! You’ve crossed the finish line of your first draft—an accomplishment many dream of, but few achieve. I hope you are beaming with pride, but after the adrenaline fades, you…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: February 3, 2025
“Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.” –Rumi Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start…
Read MoreWrite into the Week: January 27, 2025
“Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” –Fred Rogers Dear Writer, I hope you’re having a good start to your…
Read MoreThe Importance of Word Choice in Writing
All strong writers have something in common: they understand the value of word choice in writing. Strong word choice uses vocabulary and language to maximum effect, creating clear moods and…
Read MoreWhat is the Oxford Comma? Examples and How to Use It
Anyone who’s been on the internet or listened to Vampire Weekend has heard of the oxford comma. This small, specific punctuation mark has received outsized attention and a meme-like status,…
Read MoreWriting Recommendations from 2024
As we begin the last month of the year, I’ve been reflecting on the things that have shaped my writing life in 2024. Fiction has a way of connecting us—offering…
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