Mike Chen is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Brotherhood, Here and Now and Then, Light Years from Home, and other novels. He has covered geek culture for sites such as Nerdist, Tor.com and StarTrek.com, and in a different life, he’s covered the NHL. A member of SFWA, Mike lives in the Bay […]
Poetry, with its boundless creativity and versatility, invites subjective interpretations and preferences. While opinions on what constitutes a good poem may vary, there are fundamental elements that often contribute to its overall quality. For some, rhyme and rhythm are paramount, while others prioritize substance over style. Let’s delve into these aspects and explore the essence […]
By John RC Potter The man under the mask… You rode along the dusty western street,as you strode hard across my laptop screen,strutting and preening like a proud peacock;dark, mysterious, maybe even mean,perhaps dangerous, a badass cowboy,but the handsomest dude I’d ever seen. Who’s this charismatic man in shadows?What’s under his mask and within his […]
By: Daniel de Culla IN MIAMI AS IN BERLINIT’S HEARD THE SKY RESONATEPHENOMENAPoor Pigeon IN MIAMI AS IN BERLIN In Miami, as in Berlin, people dress upTo attend charity eventsWhere everyone admires themselvesFor the elegance of their suitsAnd how well these clothes look on themTaken out of the closet to do charity.What hypocrisy, oh my […]
By: Darren Lynch A WayA Ballad In DayfallThe Green SettlementThe FirstFissure A Way Sit to the voice ,Silent gaze The hauling land of houndsProwling entranceRepetition , Repetition , Repetition Held in confident frownsThe grips of attracted veteransPolished in rewardOn entranceOf fading prime ways , Celebate oh the union ,Of wandering sightGlancing rich to proposeIn stations […]
For this week’s prompt, write a joyful poem. Last week, we were tasked with writing a solemn poem; so, let’s swing it back the other way this week. Remember: These prompts are springboards to creativity. Use them to expand your possibilities, not limit them. Note on commenting: If you wish to comment on the site, […]
Connections. That’s the key. If you want to write bestselling devotionals that touch readers’ lives, remember to include these 5 key connections: connection with your audience,connection with your own experiences,connection with life’s realities,connection through conversation,and, most importantly, connection with God. Before we dive into those connections, let’s first do a bit of clarification on the […]
Photo by Julia Joppien on Unsplash For today’s prompt, write about someone contemplating a horizon. Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.
Donna Hemans is the author of three novels, River Woman, Tea by the Sea, and The House of Plain Truth. Her short fiction and essays have appeared in Slice, Electric Literature, Ms. Magazine, The Rumpus, and Crab Orchard Review, among others. She received her undergraduate degree in English and Media Studies from Fordham University and an […]
My mother loved poetry. In her youth she memorized poets of all genres, from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to Edgar Allen Poe to Ogden Nash, her favorite. It didn’t seem strange to hear her suddenly break out in a morsel of verse from her repertoire. She was a genius at being able to summon a poem […]
In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, Dr. Format provides formatting tips on five common flashback situations. Plus, read an exclusive interview with Netflix’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” editor Brett W. Bachman on the importance of editing with intention, and learn how co-creators and writers Zach Woods and […]
Writing a synopsis can feel like squeezing an ocean into a teacup. How do you capture the essence of a 90,000-word masterpiece in just 500 to 800 words? Here’s your guide to crafting a compelling synopsis that leaves agents and readers eager for more. Start with the Essentials: Begin by introducing your main character, their […]
