When verse meets prose
How writing poems can enhance your fiction – and vice versa. Read More “When verse meets prose”
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The writer’s heartbeat
Add to Favorites“This is an engine problem, not a heart problem.” The cardiologist stares steadily into my eyes, calm and reassuring. He isn’t rushed – … Read More “The writer’s heartbeat”
The prose playbook of Phillip Lopate
The writer and professor shares insight into his writing style and creating prose. Read More “The prose playbook of Phillip Lopate”
The secret to sharpening your fuzzy prose
Finding a rock on the beach reminds one editor of the importance of specificity and how it raises the emotional stakes. Read More “The secret to sharpening your fuzzy prose”
How to elevate your prose
When you have something serious to say, lose the familiarity in your writing, raise the tone, and step out in high style. Read More “How to elevate your prose”