Writing in Second Person
It’s rare to see an author tackle a story in second person point of view. In other words, to write
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fiction
Exercise: Personification of Kitchen Appliances
Next time you need some practice, try this exercise on for size! Look around your home and choose four appliances.
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40 Ways to Strengthen Your Writing and Avoid a “Very” Weak Word
Writer’s often hear a simple, yet vitally important, piece of advice: Never use the word, ‘very.’ It is the weakest
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The Stairwell
Week after week I saw him. He slowly descended, step after step, holding onto the railing for dear life as
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The Importance of Place and Setting
When writing a novel or short story, it can be easy to forget that the reader does not see the
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Mother Knows Best
I had to write many short stories in one of my courses last year. This is one. Mother Knows Best
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Checking in on Chapter Five
It’s been a long while, I know. I’ve been really focusing on writing, particularly my thesis for my graduate degree.
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Set Designer
Using 250-400 words, become the set designer for an invented character. Describe a space related to the character: office, bedroom,
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A Surprising Fact About Late Night Creativity
You know those ideas that pop into your head late at night? Maybe you’re trying to sleep and your mind
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First Lines Challenge: Day 30…. The End!
The pressure of teeth on my neck sent tingles rippling through every inch of my flesh, my hand instinctively pushing
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