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Writing Resources: The Chicago Manual of Style
Poetry Prompts for Paying Tribute
From 101 Creative Writing Exercises: You’re the Expert
Writing Description in Fiction
Grammar Rules: Capitalization
Do You Need a Creative Writing Degree to Succeed as a Writer?
The Benefits of Keeping a Reading Journal
A Few Good Writing Tips to Keep You on Your Toes
Writing Resources: The Crafty Poet
Creative Writing Prompts That Explore Society and Culture
Poetry Writing Exercise: Creative Wordplay
Action and Dialogue in Storytelling
How to Construe and Convey Tone in Poetry
How to Develop Your Creative Writing Process
How Developmental Editing Improves Your Writing
The Only Two Writing Tips You’ll Ever Need: Read and Write
Writing Resources: Wired for Story
100 Poetry Prompts
Fiction Writing Exercises: Narrative Arcs
Narrative Point of View in Storytelling
Finding Meaning in Poetry
Is It Plural or Possessed? When to Use Apostrophe -S
Debunking Common Myths About Writing
What’s Wrong with Adjectives and Adverbs?
Writing Tips: Write Now!
10 Good Grammar Resources
Poetry Prompts for the End of the Year
Setting in Time
Literary Style in Storytelling
Using Allusion in Poetry Writing
Homophones: Compliment vs. Complement
Are You Living the Writing Life?
Should Beginning Writers Imitate the Greats?
Ten Tips for Writing a Book
Journal Prompts for Giving Thanks
An Exercise from Story Drills: Theme
Fiction Writing: The Setting of a Story
Figurative Language in Poetry Writing
Grammar Rules: Subject-Verb Agreement
Keep Writing!
How to Prepare to Work with Beta Readers
Editing Tips for Writers
What If? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers
Journal Prompts for the Fearless and Fearful
Plot Points: A Storytelling Exercise
What is the Theme of a Story?
How to Analyze Poetry
How to Be More Creative in Your Writing
How to Develop a Beneficial Writing Process
The Benefits of Keeping a Gratitude Journal
Writing Resources: Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury
Poetry Prompts for Fall
Sneak Peek at Story Drills: Character Arcs
Storytelling: What is a Plot?
Poetry: Rhythm and Meter
Where Do Successful Authors Get Their Most Brilliant Writing Ideas?
Punctuation Marks: The Exclamation Mark
Critiques Make Your Writing Better, So Grin and Bear Them
15 Quick and Dirty Writing Tips
Check Out These Reviews of 101 Creative Writing Exercises
Journal Prompts for Aspiring Writers
Storytelling Exercise: Concepts and Premises
Creating Characters That Resonate
From 101 Creative Writing Exercises: Haiku
Homophones: Its and It’s
26 Creative Writing Careers
Breaking the Rules: When Good Grammar Goes Bad
How to Cultivate and Save Your Best Writing Ideas
Writing Resources: Wonderbook
Journal Prompts for Bookworms
Storytelling Exercise: Character Choices
Sneak Peek: What’s the Story? Building Blocks for Fiction Writing
Using Imagery in Poetry Writing
Would You Rather Have Skill or Talent as a Writer?
How to Become a Better Writer
Writing Tips: Eliminate Redundancies in Your Writing
Writing Resources: The Pocket Muse
Philosophical Journal Prompts
Storytelling Exercise: Plot Analysis
Kill Your Darlings (for Storytellers)
How to Read Poetry
Grammar Rules: Ending a Sentence with a Preposition
12 Places to Find Awesome Writing Ideas
Tips for Better Writing
How to Write More
Writing Resources: Stephen King On Writing
A Selection of Poetry Prompts from 1200 Creative Writing Prompts
Storytelling Exercise: Managing Our Ideas
How to Develop Your Best Novel Writing Ideas
Breaking Grammar Rules in Poetry Writing
Punctuation Marks: Ellipsis
How to Engage Readers with Emotional Writing
How to Develop Better Writing Habits
Writing Tips: Abolish the Adverbs
Writing Resources: The Practice of Poetry
A Week’s Worth of Experimental Journal Prompts
Storytelling Exercise: Time Lapse
What Makes Iconic Characters Unforgettable?
How to Improve Your Poetry Skills
Homophones: Hear, Here
How to Play and Pretend Your Way to Breakthrough Writing Ideas
Can the Right Writing Tools Help You Write Better?
Writing Tips: Avoid Clichés
A Messy, Liberating Guide to Journal Writing
Ten Personal Journal Prompts
Storytelling Exercise: Tone and Mood
Writing Tips for Creating a Complex Villain
The Personal Benefits of Writing Poetry
Grammar Rules: Further vs. Farther
How to Harvest Creative Writing Ideas from the News
Whose Writing Advice Should You Follow?
Health Tips for Writers
Writing Resources: Perrine’s Sound and Sense
“What-if?” Journal Prompts
Storytelling Exercise: Three Acts
42 Fiction Writing Tips for Novelists
How to Write a Poem
Is Writing Always Fun?
How to Improve Your Writing Skills
What’s Your Writing Plan?
Get Poemcrazy!
Poetry Prompts for Language Lovers
Storytelling Exercise: Motif
Where to Find Ideas for Writing a Story
What is Poetry?
How to Find Writing Inspiration When Your Muse is on Vacation
Talent Isn’t Everything
10 Tips for Submitting Your Writing and Getting Published
Writing Resources: Bird by Bird
Props, a Storytelling Exercise
23 Fiction Writing Ideas That Will Revitalize Your Story
When Poets Don’t Read Poetry
Punctuation Marks: The Colon
Creative Writing, Art, and Commerce
Eight Characteristics of Good Writing
Writing Tips: Every Word Matters
Top Secret Fiction Writing Prompts
From 101 Creative Writing Exercises: What’s Your Superpower?
20 Fun and Inspiring Character Writing Ideas
How to Publish Your Poetry
Homophones: Affect vs. Effect
Journal Ideas for Daily Writing and Creativity
How to Make Grammar Part of Your Daily Life
Writing Tips For Staying on Your Game
The Writer’s Journey: A Must-Read for Storytellers
Creative Writing Prompts Inspired by Technology
From 101 Creative Writing Exercises: Couplets and Quatrains
Storytelling: The Elements of Plot
Reading, Writing, and Reviewing Good Poems
How to Transform Words Into Writing Inspiration
What Are Beta Readers, and Should You Use Them?
Tips for Crafting Language
Writing Resources: A Poetry Handbook
From 101 Creative Writing Exercises: Rock and Rhyme (Poetry)
Fiction Writing Exercise: What If?
How to Break Through a Fiction Writing Block
What is Free-Verse Poetry?
Ten Grammar Rules Every Writer Should Know
How to Harvest a Dream Journal for Writing Inspiration
21 Do-It-Yourself Editing Tips
Writing Tips: Kill Your Darlings
A Must-Read for Storytellers: Save the Cat
Fiction Writing Prompts for the Young Adult (YA) Genre
From 101 Creative Writing Exercises: Body Language
10 Reasons Storytellers Should Dabble in Poetry
Poetry is Felt Rather Than Seen
Punctuation Marks: Commas and Clauses
Creative Writing: Reflective Journaling
Are You Writing Effective Sentences?
Writing Tips: Be Yourself
Thought-Provoking Creative Writing Prompts
Writing Resources: No Plot? No Problem!
Fiction Writing Exercise: The Internal and External Struggles of Your Characters
Genres: Literary Fiction vs. Everything Else
How to Start Writing Poetry
Homophones: Accept vs. Except
Unusual Writing Activities That Will Boost Your Creativity
Five Grammar Habits Every Writer Should Adopt
How to Write a Book
A Handy Book for Poets – Poetry: Tools & Techniques: A Practical Guide to Writing Engaging Poetry
Philosophy-Inspired Writing Prompts
Storytelling Exercise: Character Analysis
Tips for Developing Story Writing Ideas
How to Learn Poetry
Grammar Rules: Split Infinitives
A Guide to Journaling for Writers
How to Increase Your Writing Productivity
36 Tips for Writing Just About Anything
Writing Resources: Grammar Girl
Poetry Writing Exercises in Space and Time
Storytelling Exercise: Process
12 Character Writing Tips for Fiction Writers
What Makes a Good Poem?
Tips for Developing Your Voice in Writing
10 Reasons Writers Should Master Grammar
Using Metaphors to Enhance Your Writing
A Few Favorite Journal Writing Tools and Resources
All-Natural Poetry Prompts
From Story Drills: Deathtrap and Deus Ex Machina
How to Write Better Stories
What is Form Poetry?
What’s The Difference Between Dashes and Hyphens?
14 Types of Creative Writing
From 10 Core Practices for Better Writing: Revising Your Writing
Writing Tips: Know Your Audience
Screenplay by Syd Field
Poetry Writing Exercises to Engage the Senses
Writing Dialogue: A Storytelling Exercise
Stock and Cloned Characters in Storytelling
What is Prose Poetry?
Homophones: They’re, There, and Their
A Guide to Writing Creative Nonfiction
The All-Important Relationship Between Grammar and Writing
Writing Tips: Writing is Rewriting
Writing Resources: The Elements of Style
Family-Inspired Poetry Prompts
Archetypal Characters in Storytelling
Types of Rhymes in Poetry
The Power of Narrative Writing
Improve Your Writing with Poetry
Writing Tips: Write What You Know
The Reviews Are In: 1200 Creative Writing Prompts
Five Poetry Prompts
Story is Conflict
Communicating with Poetry: The Search for Deeper Meaning
A Guide to Descriptive Writing
Daily Writing Leads to Better Writing
How to Critique Other Writers’ Work
Writing Resources: Telling True Stories
Creative Writing Prompts for Writers
From 101 Creative Writing Exercises: Cut-and-Paste Poetry
Grammar Guidelines Versus Grammar Rules
Five Things Your Characters Need
Denotation and Connotation in Poetry Writing
How to Cultivate Writing Inspiration
Eight Common Writing Mistakes
Writing Tips: Show, Don’t Tell
Style Guides: Essential Writing Resources for Professionals
Poetry Prompts for Ranting and Raving
Creating Authentic Character Relationships
36 Poetry Writing Tips
Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
Keeping a Journal Makes You a Better Writer
Writing Tips: Do It Anyway
Writing Resources: Natalie Goldberg’s Writing Down the Bones
Mysterious and Thrilling Fiction Writing Prompts
Poetry Writing Exercises: Alliteration and Assonance
How to Misuse Punctuation Marks
Originality in Storytelling
Poetry Writing Ideas and Activities