Goodreads Giveaway: 101 Creative Writing Exercises
Have you been thinking about picking up a copy of 101 Creative Writing Exercises but haven’t gotten around to it yet? Here’s your chance to get one for free. From today through Monday, June 11, I’m hosting a giveaway on Goodreads, the ultimate social networking site for bookworms. To enter, all you need is a Goodreads…Read More
Writing Forward Named One of Writer’s Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers (Again)
Every spring, Writer’s Digest publishes a list of the 101 best websites for writers. It’s a huge honor for any website to make the list. Writer’s Digest is a highly respected publication. Every issue is filled with useful writing resources that cover everything from the craft to the business of writing. Best of all, the…Read More
101 Creative Writing Exercises – Kindle Edition on Sale for 99 Cents
Do you have a Kindle or a smart phone? If so, you can get a copy of my book, 101 Creative Writing Exercises for just 99¢ now through Sunday 4/29/12. The paperback is also on sale for just $5.99. About 101 Creative Writing Exercises 101 Creative Writing Exercises takes you on an adventure through the world…Read More
Adrienne Rich (1929 – 2012)
“The serious revolutionary, like the serious artist, can’t afford to lead a sentimental or self-deceiving life.” ― Adrienne Rich Last week, the brilliant poet and pioneering feminist Adrienne Rich passed away. The world has lost a profound voice, but Adrienne’s poetry and prose will certainly live on. I first read Adrienne’s poetry in a class on…Read More
Winners Announced for the Haiku and Six-Word-Story Contest
I’m pleased to announce that three winners have been selected for Writing Forward’s first contest. To enter the contest, participants were required write either a haiku or a six-word story and share their entry as a comment on the contest post. There were some lovely poems and stories, and I encourage you to check them…Read More
Win a Free Copy of 101 Creative Writing Exercises!
Have you been thinking about picking up a copy of 101 Creative Writing Exercises but haven’t gotten around to it yet? Here’s your chance to get one for free. It’s Writing Forward’s first official contest, and all you have to do to enter is write a haiku. Three lucky winners will each get one copy (Kindle…Read More
10 Things I Love About the Kindle
This post contains affiliate links that earn commissions for this website from qualifying purchases. Over the past few years, e-readers have changed the way we browse, purchase, and read books. As with any new technology, there is resistance to adopting e-readers. Some people have sworn to never give up their trusty paperback and hardcover books….Read More
101 Creative Writing Exercises: Now Available on Amazon
Are you ready for an adventure? 101 Creative Writing Exercises takes you on an exciting journey through the world of creative writing. You’ll explore different forms and genres by experimenting with fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. You’ll discover effective writing tools and techniques. And you’ll create projects that you can submit and publish. Ideal for new…Read More
Censorship Update: Writers Beware! PIPA is Back
All over the Internet, the same message is being repeated over and over: we will not be censored. Last month, I published a post explaining how SOPA, PIPA, and other censorship initiatives affect writers. Put simply, censorship is bad for writers. In fact, it’s terrible. Free speech is essential to anyone who writes or creates…Read More
Writing Forward’s Greatest Hits of 2011
The end of the year is a good time to look back and reflect on the past twelve months. What did we accomplish? What could we have done better? How can we improve next year? And most importantly, what do our readers want? Back in the early days of Writing Forward, I used to gather…Read More
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