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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.

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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WordTango’s Weekend

Posted on November 27, 2015March 7, 2017 by Richard

After you’ve drafted your novel, there’s still one last page to write: the query letter. WordTango’s Weekend Query class is two days focused on

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When do I self-publish my work?

Posted on November 18, 2015January 28, 2023 by Richard

Self-publishing is a big decision. If you have poured your heart and soul into a work, you want to give it and yourself the best chance of being successful

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Haiku Hoopla Contest

Posted on November 1, 2015February 3, 2023 by Richard

On our horror movie night we talked about our Horror Haiku contest. We ran out of time. We would have only had a couple of days for that contest, so we decided to wait until after Halloween. We decided to do a Haiku Hoopla Contest instead. This is a contest honoring the Haiku form on…

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24 Hours of Horror!

Posted on October 27, 2015May 8, 2019 by Richard

I love movie marathons, and horror movie marathons have to be at the top of my list for favorite things to do on Halloween. This year we got so many horror story

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5 Ways to Start the Process of Writing

Posted on October 20, 2015May 28, 2017 by Richard

Tackling the blank page can present an overwhelming challenge for some writers. Hence the tendency writers have to romanticize the notion of “writer’s block.”

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Horror Story Contest 2015!

Posted on October 12, 2015October 19, 2015 by Richard

Welcome to our Horror Story 2015 Contest. Every year we run a horror story, and every year we announce the winners the week of Halloween. This year is different

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Horror Art by Michael Savas

Posted on October 7, 2015October 7, 2015 by Richard

  Michael’s professional career spans both traditional and technology-based methods. He began his professional career as a technical illustrator in the early 1980’s, creating illustrations for the aerospace industry. As a freelance advertising illustrator his clients included Mitsubishi, Seiko Instruments, Mars Candy, Beckman Instruments, and Kodak. His personal work has been recognized by the Society…

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Monster Categories a Writer’s Guide

Posted on October 1, 2015May 8, 2019 by Richard

I honestly think if you can create a real original monster, you can make your fortune in writing or film. Here we’ve created a list of all the kinds of monsters

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Where to Find Your Writing Muse

Posted on September 29, 2015May 8, 2019 by Richard

Have you ever wondered why you can’t write good content? You may not have thought about it, but the problem is you don’t have a muse. Unfortunately,

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Become a Ghostwriter

Posted on July 9, 2015May 8, 2019 by Richard

Did you ever complain about how hard it is to be a freelance writer, trying to adapt your style according to the tasks received? Then think about how difficult it is to create a whole book

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