Author: Richard

Richard Everywriter (pen name) is the founder of EveryWriter and a 25-year veteran of the publishing industry. With degrees in Writing, Journalism, Technology, and Education, Richard has dedicated two decades to teaching writing and literature while championing emerging voices through EveryWriter's platform. His work focuses on making literary analysis accessible to readers at all levels while preserving the rich heritage of American literature. Connect with Richard on Twitter Bluesky Facebook or explore opportunities to share your own work on ourSubmissions page. For monthly insights on writing and publishing, subscribe to our Newsletter.

How to protect your writing from theft

Posted on January 30, 2023February 3, 2023 by Richard

Simple tricks and tips on how to protect your writing from theft

ChatGPT on the Future of Writing

Posted on January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 by Richard

There have been a lot of stories in the news about the impact of AI on jobs. Writers and journalists are understandably concerned about what will happen in the future with entry-level and even upper-level jobs centered around writing. After all, AI technology like ChatGPT is a language learning model. These technologies create written responses…

How to Write a Book in 2023

Posted on January 27, 2023November 12, 2023 by Richard

In 2023 you have many options and a lot of help to write your book. Here are some steps that will help you. Please take these steps

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How to become a writer: It’s all in the Writing

Posted on January 26, 2023January 28, 2023 by Richard

The question of how to become a writer seems simple when you hear someone ask it. The answer some wisecracker immediately spits out is, write!

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Top 10 Science Fiction Magazines

Posted on January 25, 2023January 28, 2023 by Richard

In creating our Top 10 Science Fiction Magazine list, we used 3 main factors to decide what we feel are the best magazines out there. 1. We looked at the popularity of the magazine.

How to Publish a Short Story

Posted on January 23, 2023January 25, 2023 by Richard

Knowing how to publish a short story is not difficult. I’m astonished by how many writers are terrified to have others read their work.

2023 50 Word Horror Story We Miss Halloween Contest

Posted on January 15, 2023December 28, 2023 by Richard

Welcome to our 2023 50 Word Horror Story We Miss Halloween Contest. Everyone wishes they had 2 Halloweens, but no one will listen. Being that I’m missing Halloween, I need horror stories and lots of them. So post your 50-word horror stories in the comments below. The winner gets free promos on our site,…

Betcha’ Can’t Haiku 2023 Contest

Posted on January 14, 2023December 28, 2023 by Richard

Welcome to our Betcha’ Can’t Haiku 2023 Contest. We are looking for the best Haiku we have ever read! It can be on any topic or written in any style. We want to read your haikus. We are double-dog daring you to write a haiku, even write 5 haiku and leave them in the comments…

Should I get an MFA in Creative Writing?

Posted on January 14, 2023January 25, 2023 by Richard

If you love writing an MFA might be the way for you to go, but there are many things to consider. In writing, in life, there are no guarantees, but taking the risk might keep you writing. The truth is, you never know. Here are some things to think about before you sign up for your MFA in Creative Writing.

Top 10 Types of Poems, Forms or Formats

Posted on January 14, 2023December 4, 2023 by Richard

Here is a list of what I feel are the Top 10 Types of Poems, Forms or Formats. I say forms or formats because we cross some lines of distinction here that are not always easy to explain. Basically these are types of poems where people use a certain form to create them, but some are forms in and of themselves. Anyway, I wanted to come up with a short list of the most popular poetry types. This is a basic guide. If someone throws these at you, at least you will know what they are. I hope you will try each type, and if you do feel free to share them in the comments.

2023 6 Memoir Word Contest

Posted on January 13, 2023December 28, 2023 by Richard

Are you ready to unleash your storytelling prowess and have your words move others? Look no further! The hottest trend on the internet and in writing communities is 6 Word Memoirs! These types of contests are taking over from YouTube to TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.