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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.

Top 10 Horror Magazines

Posted on January 23, 2023October 14, 2024 by Richard

Here is our list of the Top 10 Horror Magazines. Everyone needs a little more horror in their lives, and finding a list of horror magazines

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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.

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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,…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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50 Poetry Prompts Every Writer Should Try

Posted on January 12, 2023April 2, 2025 by Richard

Explore 50 diverse poetry prompts for beginners and seasoned writers to overcome creative blocks and inspire your next powerful poem.

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Top 50 Literary Magazines -Every Writer

Posted on January 12, 2023December 13, 2023 by Richard

This is our list of the top 50 literary magazines. Our criteria for this list have changed. We considered a wide range of criteria

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10 Horrifying Horror Story Prompts

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

Here are 10 horror story prompts that should give you the chills, and get you writing something scary. Warning if these don’t scare you, you are most-likely a zombie, vampire, werewolf or ghost.

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Message Boards for Writers

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Richard
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How to Use Twitter

How to Use Twitter for writers

Posted on January 3, 2023February 4, 2023 by Richard

Yes, if you are a writer, you need Twitter. If you have published your book or have a website, you need Twitter. It’s simple, but most people

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Pitfalls of Literary Magazines

The Pitfalls of Starting a Literary Magazine

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

If you are running or have thought about starting a literary magazine, you should consider the follow problems you are going to run into.

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Exquisite Corpse for Writers 2023

Posted on January 2, 2023October 22, 2024 by Richard

Welcome to our game for writers. Welcome to our Exquisite Corpse. An Exquisite Corpse is a writing or art game where you complete the poem. Each author or artist cannot see the previous artists/writers’ work. In this case, we are writing poetry together. It is a poem about anything. If you don’t know, The Exquisite…

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Is There a Santa Claus 1897

Is There a Santa Claus 1897

Posted on December 6, 2022January 30, 2023 by Richard

The following, reprinted from the editorial page of the New York Sun, was written by the late Mr. Frank P. Church: We take pleasure in answering at once and thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun: Dear…

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