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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.

Winter 50 Word Contest

Posted on March 7, 2016May 28, 2017 by Richard

Welcome to our Winter 50 Word Contest. We run one of these every once in a while. You know how they go. This is a 50 word story contest, and the story can be about anything.

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What does it mean to be a poet? by William Wordsworth

Posted on March 3, 2016December 1, 2023 by Richard

Born in 1770; died in 1850; graduated from Cambridge in 1791; traveled on the Continent in 1790-92; settled at Grasmere in 1799; married Mary Hutchinson in 1802; settled at Rydal Mount in 1813; traveled in Scotland

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Art by Ayham Jabr

Posted on March 3, 2016May 28, 2017 by Richard

Ayham Jabris a photographer, videographer, graphic designer, specializing in digital collage and analog collage. He lives in Damascus-Syria. You can enjoy

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Should I get a BFA in Creative Writing?

Should I get a BFA in Creative Writing?

Posted on February 26, 2016March 24, 2025 by Richard

Not a lot of universities and colleges offer a BFA in Creative Writing, but is it a good idea to get a degree like this? Will it help you be a better writer? Will a BFA give you any chance at getting a job? #creativewriting #education #bfa

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Top 10 Reasons to self publish your book

Posted on February 24, 2016January 28, 2023 by Richard

Ok, so you’ve seen the self-published books making the bestsellers list, and you are thinking hard about publishing your own book. Here are 10 reasons why

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My First Reading by Walt Whitman

Posted on February 23, 2016December 1, 2023 by Richard

My First Reading  by Walt Whitman From 1824 to ’28 our family lived in Brooklyn in Front, Cranberry and Johnson streets. In the latter my father built a nice house for a home, and afterwards another in Tillary street. We occupied them, one after the other, but they were mortgaged, and we lost them. I…

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Top 10 Reasons to Publish with Literary Magazines

Posted on February 21, 2016January 28, 2023 by Richard

So what’s the big deal right? Long ago (20 years or so), if you wanted to share your work, short of going door to door, you had to publish. Publishing with literary magazines

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Poetry Discussion: My Grandmother’s Love Letters

Posted on February 20, 2016March 4, 2017 by Richard

This poems is one of my favs. I’m wondering what you think of it. I really want people to address the stanza that starts “Are your fingers long enough to play…”

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Art by Cesar Valtierra

Posted on February 18, 2016June 19, 2017 by Richard

Cesar Valtierra hails from the sun soaked desert of the wild, wild western city of El Paso, Texas. He wields a pencil like an outlaw gunslinger, drawing up a storm since the tender age of two.

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Weekly Writing Exercises

Posted on February 17, 2016June 7, 2017 by Richard

Welcome to our weekly writing exercises page. We were publishing these as single posts, but we’ve found putting them all on one page is beneficial and easier for everyone. So each week you can stop by this page for new writing exercises and prompts. We are going to do out best to keep these up…

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Art by Rita Schuenemann

Posted on February 11, 2016February 11, 2016 by Richard

Rita Schuenemann is an Ohio artist who creates amazing works of art representing Cleveland and North East Ohio.

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Poetry Discussion: A Valentine by Edgar Allan Poe

Posted on February 10, 2016March 4, 2017 by Richard

Every week we are doing a poetry discussion. Right now we are only getting about one response a week, but lots of people are lookin’ at the page. Jump in guys. Let’s talk about this poem! Just say what you think, or make an observation. We are not looking for anything spectacular, but a little…

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Poetry Discussion: Kubla Khan

Posted on February 3, 2016March 4, 2017 by Richard

Discussion is simple on this one. What the heck does this poem mean?

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10 Ways to Sell Your book

Posted on January 10, 2016May 28, 2017 by Richard

How do you sell your self-published book? You spent a year writing it. You spent another year shopping it to publishers. Now you’ve published it yourself,

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Poetry Discussion

Posted on November 28, 2015November 28, 2015 by Richard

I thought we’d try this once, and see the response. Sometimes online this is difficult. This is our poetry discussion. Just write what you think of the poem in the comments.

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