For today’s prompt, write an exile poem. Exile is a noun, a verb, and an American rock band from Richmond, Kentucky. A person, animal, or object can be exiled. But people and animals also exile others–or even exile themselves. ***** Poem Your Days Away! Online poetry prompts are great! But where can you get your poem fix when you unplug? The answer is the Smash Poetry Journal, by Robert Lee […]
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I’m excited to try out a new feature on WritersDigest.com on Thursdays in which I’ll be spotlighting a different market for writers, whether it’s a book publisher, magazine, website, contest, or something else entirely. Since it’s National Poetry Month, I’ve decided to start with one of my favorite poetry publications: Rattle magazine. Rattle Magazine: Spotlight Market Rattle is a poetry publication based in Studio City, California, that publishes a wide […]
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When WD Contributor John Peragine's son became sick, turning his son into the hero of a children's novel became part of the family's journey to healing.
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Barri Evins shares Screenwriting Secrets every novelist should steal to power your creative process, elevate your storytelling and up your marketing game.
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For today’s prompt, take the phrase “Complete (blank),” replace the blank with a word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then write your poem. Possible titles include: “Complete Best Day I Ever Had,” “Complete Guide to Writing Poems,” “Completely Wrong Way,” and “Completed Set.” ***** Poem Your Days Away! Online poetry prompts are great! But where can you get your poem fix when you […]
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Time for our fourth (but not final) Two for Tuesday of the month! Pick one prompt or use both…your choice! Write a free poem. Write a not free poem. Remember: These are just matches meant to spark your creativity; you are free to poem wherever you wish. ***** Poem Your Days Away! Online poetry prompts are great! But where can you get your poem fix when you unplug? The answer […]
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The person whom you have been trying to talk to for ages finally answers the phone. Who is this person? How does the phone conversation progress?
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Literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Marlo Berliner of The Jennifer de Chiara Literary Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. Bio: Marlo Berliner is an award-winning young adult author, freelance editor, and bookseller. She joined The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency in March 2018 as an editorial intern after having completed a […]
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No matter the genre, editing is essential. Here, author Audrey Wick and editor Julie Sturgeon give readers a behind-the-scenes industry peek at the process of editing the first chapter of a manuscript.
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How does meditation help overcome writers' block? A writer and meditation teacher explores the science behind it all.
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