Emily Bradley wanted a smart phone for her tenth birthday. Her mother and step-father had been reluctant to give her one because they felt it was a luxury for a child to have, but finally agreed to surprise her with one for her birthday.
Every Writer Halloween 50 Word Scary Story Contest!
Happy Halloween! Yes, it's August 7, but we have to start now! Welcome to the Every Writer Halloween 50 Word Scary Story Contest. I know we just ended our other…
How to Become a Werewolf by Elliott O’Donnell
AS I have already stated, in some people lycanthropy is hereditary; and when it is not hereditary it may be acquired through the performance of certain of the rites ordained…
Write a Novel with Me in Only 1 Year
Welcome to write a novel with me in 1 year. I think it is important to have goals in writing. I think there are a couple ways to set these goals. Some people care about the amount of time they write each day. Couple writers I know like to write 5 hours per day.
Top 50 Literary Magazines -Every Writer
Our criteria for this list has not changed and we feel the top 50 literary magazines on this list are much better ranked than our previous list. It's always hard to build this list,
500 Word Scary Story contest! Over $10,000 in promotions.
Welcome to our 2017 500 word horror story contest! We are looking for submissions of horror stories that are scary, and 500 words are less. These stories can be about…
Story: The Birthmark by Loretta Martin
I was born with a birthmark that looked like a bruised flower. It trailed along the left side of my face, from hairline to where neck and shoulder met. I grew accustomed to open stares, sidelong glances, and children being chastised for pointing.
Poem: The Grand Illusion by Maggie Pena
I’m sitting alone in the corner of a room- darkness all around, but light above- from somewhere it comes, that little bit, from somewhere unseen, the light emits. It must,…
How Late Is Too Late To Become A Writer?
How Late Is Too Late To Become A Writer? Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein when she was 19, Zadie Smith wrote White Teeth when she was 24 and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s debut novel came out when he was just 23.
New: BALLOONS Lit. Journal
First established in 2014, BALLOONS Lit. Journal (BLJ) is a young-reader-oriented literary journal that is freely accessible to all by online reading with a fully edited ready-to-print pdf version downloadable…
3 Reasons Why Horror has Cultural Value
3 Reasons Why Horror has Cultural Value: Though they capture the imaginations of many, tales of the weird, the fantastical, and the horrifying tend to be regarded as lesser works of literature--assuming they’re considered literature at all.
How to be a Travel Blogger? Tips and Tricks
How to be a Travel Blogger? Tips and Tricks
Writing an article while you are sitting on the Ocean beach with a rainbow cocktail? Of course, you have seen the pictures of travel bloggers that seem nothing to do but enjoying exotic countries. They travel several months a year, taking gorgeous pictures, meeting new
Story: Monday the 28th of August By Dean MacAllister
Today is the worst day I have ever experienced. But it’s not over yet. It’s not going to end for thousands of seconds. Thousands of raw, grating seconds.
Crosswords for Writers
Horror Movie Crossword. You all know I'm already starting our Halloween push, so I came up with 15 or 16 films that are must watch this Holiday season. You need to do this crossword, find the right movies and then go watch them.
Poem: The Vampire and the Ball by Rebecca L. Snowe
Rebecca L. Snowe is a high-fantasy writer who hates cliché’s, loves the dark and gritty, and is working on becoming a tea addict.