Services for Writers
Want to polish a short story? Need feedback on your poetry? Looking for a writing coach who can help you stay focused on your writing goals and work closely with you to improve your writing? I offer proofreading, editing, and critiques as well as a writing coach program that includes weekly feedback. Visit the services page to learn more.
Featured from the Creative Writing Blog
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 a book. But what is the difference between an autobiography and a memoir? Or what’s the difference between an autobiography and biography?
What, exactly, is an autobiography?
The Autobiography
The terms for autobiography and memoir are often used interchangeably and with good reason. Keep reading… »
Recent Posts
The form that is creative nonfiction can be confusing. It’s easy to differentiate by length – we know an essay is much shorter than...
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....
Proper capitalization is one of the cornerstones of good grammar, yet many people fling capital letters around carelessly. Not every word deserves...
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...
Writer’s block is probably the most frustrating experience any writer will have to face. You feel creative and you want to create, but...
photo credit: threefingeredlord One of the most exciting and challenging aspects of being a writer is creating characters. It is an opportunity...
It sounds pretty old fashioned: To whom have you sent those letters? Modern colloquial speakers expect something more along the lines of Who...
Writing Community Projects
Join other writers who are working toward creative goals with these writing community projects.
Writing Resources
Latest News
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!
Ah, the senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. How do...
Have you ever read a poem, story, or article that lacked rhythm?...
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.
There are a few writing tips that we writers can pick up from...
Today’s guest post contains great writing tips for writers...
One of the Best Websites for Writers
In 2009, Writing Forward was named by Writer's Digest as one of the "101 Best Websites for Writers." Recommended Writing Resources
