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How to Write a Story in 5 StepsHere are five steps for writing a story: Find inspiration, brainstorm ideas, outline the plot, write a first draft, and refine it...September 26, 2022
A Guide to Haiku: Definition, Structure, and ExamplesA haiku is a short, unrhymed poem. The structure of a haiku in English typically follows a three-line, 5-7-5 syllable pattern....August 10, 2022
How to Write a Poem: A Step-by-Step GuidePoetry is . . . song lyrics without the music? Writing that rhymes? A bunch of comparisons and abstract imagery that feels like a...January 7, 2022
15 Writing Prompts to Calm Your MindBetween the stresses of work and the busyness of everyday life, finding calm can be difficult. But writing—particularly...August 13, 2021
Creative Writing: What It Is, Types, and How to Get StartedKey takeaways Creative writing is writing that uses imagination, narrative, and expressive language to explore ideas, emotions,...July 28, 2021
20 Fun Writing Prompts to Help Maintain a Daily HabitIt’s not always easy to seek out inspiration when it’s lacking. This could be even more of an issue for those sheltering in...July 6, 2020
How Writing Can Help Support Your Mental HealthWe all do little things to boost the way we feel and think throughout the day. Something as simple as taking a walk or eating a...May 1, 2020
12 Things to Write About When You’re Fresh Out of IdeasComing up with writing inspiration is tough when you’re feeling anything but inspired. When you’re desperate for a spark of an...May 23, 2018
Creating the Setting for Your NaNoWriMo NovelIt’s the middle of October. If you’re a writer aspiring to crank out 50,000 words (or more) during November for National Novel...October 19, 2016
7 Fundamental Rules of PoetrySome people let poetry intimidate them because they get the idea that poetry is all about rhyming, iambic pentameter, and obscure...May 6, 2015