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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.

50 Common Character Archetypes

Posted on November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 by Richard

These 50 Common Character Archetypes can help you better understand how to round out your characters. One of the most essential steps when

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50 Christmas fiction writing prompts, Christmas village with writing

50 Christmas Fiction Writing Prompts

Posted on November 12, 2023December 2, 2023 by Richard

That’s why we’ve put together this list of 50 Christmas fiction writing prompts. These story ideas showcase the humor, wonder, family, and even mischief

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Here are 50 Marketing Mistakes for Authors

Posted on November 11, 2023November 11, 2023 by Richard

Here are 50 marketing mistakes that authors make time and time again so you can sidestep them in your own book promotion efforts. Whether you’re a first-time

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The Evolution of the Short-Story by W. J. Dawson

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Richard

The Evolution of the Short-Story to 1910 by W. J. Dawson I The short-story commenced its career as a verbal utterance, or, as Robert Louis Stevenson puts it, with “the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.” It bears the mark of its origin, for even to-day it is true that the…

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50 fantasy writing prompts to inspire

Posted on November 10, 2023December 2, 2023 by Richard

Step into a realm of magic and wonder with this collection of 50 fantasy writing prompts. From tales of powerful wizards to adventures with dragons, angels

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150 Romance Writing Prompts

Posted on November 9, 2023April 21, 2025 by Richard

Here are 150 romance writing prompts to help you spice up your writing with romance! These sweet, sultry, and fun prompts

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50 Famous William Shakespeare Lines

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Richard

Here are 50 Famous William Shakespeare lines. His words and witticisms have become so ingrained in our culture and language that we often quote the Bard

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50 historical fiction writing prompts

Posted on November 6, 2023December 2, 2023 by Richard

Here are 50 historical writing prompts to get you started. Bring the past to life with these 50 vivid story ideas! Historical fiction i

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Holiday Haiku Twitter Contest

Posted on November 4, 2023December 28, 2023 by Richard

Tis the season for haiku! To spread holiday cheer, we’re hosting a Twitter haiku contest. Compose a festive 5-7-5 syllable poem

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November Writing Games: One for Each Day

Posted on November 4, 2023November 4, 2023 by Richard

Luckily, there are lots of fun writing games and exercises you can try each day to get those creative juices flowing. In this blog post, I’ll share a list

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6 Word Memoir Holiday Cheer Contest

Posted on November 3, 2023December 28, 2023 by Richard

The holidays are a time for nostalgia, togetherness, hope, and reflection. With the year coming to an end, we want to hear your complete holiday stories

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Pushcart Prize Nominations 2023

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Richard

The editors at Every Writer are thrilled to announce our 2023 Pushcart Prize nominations. This year we received an abundance of captivating poetry and fiction

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50 Word Holiday Spirit Story Contest

Posted on November 3, 2023December 28, 2023 by Richard

Stories should be exactly 50 words (no more, no less) and incorporate some element of the winter holidays. Let your imagination run wild…

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219 literary elements and devices

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Richard

So we are collecting a list of literary elements. This list is cobbled together from a bunch of different sources and by a few different people.

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Daily Writing Prompts for November

Posted on November 1, 2023December 2, 2023 by Richard

Here are creative writing prompts for every day of November. These fun, imaginative topics will keep you writing all month long.

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