Haunted House 2.0
From The Shining to The House on Haunted Hill, the idea of a house being haunted has long been a favorite of horror authors and … Read More “Haunted House 2.0”
Writing Prompts
Writing prompt: Crash
Describe a car accident from three different perspectives: One driver as the accident happens, a witness immediately after the accident, and the at-fault driver a … Read More “Writing prompt: Crash”
Poetry writing prompt: Snowball effect
Ever heard of a snowball poem? It’s a constraint in which a poem starts with a one-letter word and each word after it grows in … Read More “Poetry writing prompt: Snowball effect”
In the bag
Stuck inside lately? Live vicariously through your character for a bit with this writing prompt: What’s on the list of things your character would never, … Read More “In the bag”
St. Patrick’s Day Writing Prompt: 24 hours of luck
Describe a day in the life of a regular, ordinary, run-of-the-mill leprechaun.
Valentines for villains
It seems like protagonists get all the love – literally. But doesn’t the villain in your story deserve a little romance, too? Write a love scene … Read More “Valentines for villains”
Winter writing prompt: First snow
Write about the very first snowfall you can remember.
Fresh beginnings
Write a short story that begins with one of the following lines: Though she wasn’t one for gossip, Mrs. Jamison knew exactly who had … Read More “Fresh beginnings”
Looking forward, looking back: A writing prompt for a new decade
It’s the start of a new decade. How has your protagonist changed over the past 10 years? What moments in his or her life were … Read More “Looking forward, looking back: A writing prompt for a new decade”
Dear St. Nick
If your character was to write a letter to Santa, what would it say?
Featured Posts
5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)
Here are the five components that should be in any truthteller’s toolkit. Read More “5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)”
Gigi Will Know: Are editors sick of COVID-19 pitches yet?
“I want to write about the COVID-19 pandemic, but I’m worried literary journal editors are saturated with similar submissions.” Read More “Gigi Will Know: Are editors sick of COVID-19 pitches yet?”
Virtual learning opportunities for writers
Since conferences aren’t back on the table for most writers just yet, here are some online learning resources for craft-hungry scribes. Read More “Virtual learning opportunities for writers”