Getting the Story Straight
Sometimes, to get the facts that we need to tell our stories with accurate and compelling details, we need to go offline. A new guide by Marlene Samuels explores essential reference books for serious writers.
Evie Shockley on Audience
Evie Shockley breaks boundaries and taboos and creates new forms in her poetry, partly by considering audience.
Quote of the Week
“We are all allowed to grow and experiment with different things. Remembering that there is not just one audience, but several (ideal, actual, and potential), can be liberating.”—Evie Shockley
The Art of the Metaphor
What are dreams but metaphors? Here’s Jane Hirshfield on the art of making metaphors.
Cultivating the Creative
This is the fourth in a series of occasional posts, an A-to-Z guide designed to help you nurture your passion for writing. “D” stands for dream and discover.
