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Creative Nonfiction: The Autobiography

The form that is creative nonfiction can be confusing. It’s easy to differentiate by length – we know an essay is much shorter than... 

February News and Announcements

This month, we enter the heart of winter. Lots of people will be warding off the cold by cozying up to someone special on Valentine’s Day.... 

Good Grammar and Capitalization

Proper capitalization is one of the cornerstones of good grammar, yet many people fling capital letters around carelessly. Not every word deserves... 

Types of Poems: Haiku

Haiku. A beautiful word for a beautiful form of poetry. Haiku is rooted in a much older form of traditional Japanese poetry called renga. A... 

Who Has the Best Writing Ideas?

Writer’s block is probably the most frustrating experience any writer will have to face. You feel creative and you want to create, but... 

Fiction Writing Exercises: Step Out of Your Shoes

photo credit: threefingeredlord One of the most exciting and challenging aspects of being a writer is creating characters. It is an opportunity... 

Word Pairs: Who vs. Whom

It sounds pretty old fashioned: To whom have you sent those letters? Modern colloquial speakers expect something more along the lines of Who... 

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February News and Announcements

This month, we enter the heart of winter. Lots of people will... 

Creative Writing Exercises

Keep your writing fresh and inspired with creative writing exercises - fiction, poetry, and more!


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Sensible Writing Exercises

Ah, the senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. How do... 

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Writing Exercises in Rhythm

Have you ever read a poem, story, or article that lacked rhythm?... 

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Writing Exercises: Freewriting

One of the most valuable writing exercises I learned in college... 

Writing Tips

Get useful writing tips, creative writing ideas, and insight for proofreading and editing your work.


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Writing Tips for Productivity: Make More Time to Write

It’s not easy to find time to write. Even professional... 

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Writing Tips For Staying on Your Game

There are a few writing tips that we writers can pick up from... 

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Writing on the Go

Today’s guest post contains great writing tips for writers... 


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Every year, we promote writerly events, such as National Grammar Day, National Poetry Month, Read Across America, and National Novel Writing Month. These events are designed to keep writers doing what they do best.

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Melissa Donovan

Who's Flying This Ship?


My name is Melissa Donovan. I'm a self-employed website copywriter and web content specialist.

Creative writing is one of my passions. I earned a BA in English with a concentration in creative writing, and I've been a voracious reader for as long as I can remember. I write fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. And of course, I blog.

My goal is to promote great writing, help writers stay inspired and motivated, and to act as an advocate for writers.