What is POV? A definition and POV writing prompts for practice! POV stands for “point of view”. A point of view in writing refers
Writing Lab 101
10 Reasons to Keep a Writing Journal
Journals, because of computers and typing everything we write, are really becoming a think of the past. That’s a shame. You can get so much out of writing a journal.
10 Storytelling Structures Every Writer Should Know
10 Storytelling Structures You Should Know: As writers we need to know the plot structures we are working on. This is essential to hitting
Should Poetry Rhyme?
Does poetry have to rhyme? Should it rhyme? Let’s start by saying there is no should in poetry. A poet can write poetry in any way they want, and no one has the right to tell them i
Types of Writing and Styles
Writing is a means of communication that allows us to share information, tell stories, express ideas, and document events. There are many different types
Types of Writing Prompts: Creative vs Journaling
Not all writing prompts are created equal. I see people writing about writing prompts on the web, and there needs to be clear
50 Common Character Archetypes
These 50 Common Character Archetypes can help you better understand how to round out your characters. One of the most essential steps when
50 Famous William Shakespeare Lines
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
219 literary elements and devices
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.
101 Themes, Subgenres, and Story Conventions
This expansive list contains 101 themes, subgenres, and story conventions that writers can explore in short stories and novels.
36 More Types of Poems, Forms or Formats
Here are 36 types, forms, and formats for poems. Some of these are obscure, and some of them are very common. They are from all over world and many different languages and cultures. If you’re a poet or a writer you are driven to be better than you already are, and many want to go…
10 Short Stories You Must Read for Halloween
Vampires, werewolves, psychological thrills, or grotesque monsters, sink your teeth into these 10 Creepy Short Stories Every Writer Must Read for Halloween.
50 Common Simple Writing Mistakes to Avoid
Here are 50 common simple writing mistakes to avoid. It helps a great deal if you just know these. Sure Grammarly and other grammar checkers will catch some of these mistakes, but more times than not you’ll find these very simple mistakes can throw off those checkers. It’s much easier to just memorize these and…
10 Words Editors Hate: Do not use!
Yes some overused loaded words turn editors off, and I think these are 10 Words Editors Hate. We are talking about literary writing here. Generally,
10 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Writing
we are always looking for ways to get better at what we do.. Here are 10 things you can do to improve your writing