What is this thing that has happened to us? It’s a virus, yes. In and of itself it holds no moral brief. But it is definitely more than a virus. Some believe it’s God’s way of bringing us to our senses. Others that it’s a Chinese conspiracy to take over the world. Whatever it is, […]
The work of art is a scream of freedom. Christo, 1935-2020, sculptor
via In Memory: “ The work of art is a scream of freedom. “ — Art of Quotation
“If you have any young friends who aspire to become writers, the second greatest favor you can do them is to present them with copies of The Elements of Style. The first greatest, of course, is to shoot them now, while they’re happy.” Dorothy Parker (1893-1967), American poet, writer, critic and satirist When I started […]
Tip #1: Read, read, and read some more! The quickest and easiest way to get better at writing is to read – for inspiration, to study style and form, to observe and learn so that you may begin to mimic what you find works in other people’s poems. Your own writing will progress much faster […]
via 5 Tips for Beginner Poets — Caitlin Cacciatore ~ Poet and Author
I believe strongly in poetry. It has worked before, and it will work again. It is infused in the culture of every civilization. Whether it’s the Bible, the Odyssey, or Shakespeare, poetry has been extremely popular. Today poetry lacks the prestige it once held. There are no Robert Frosts in our time and age, let […]
via The Future Of Poetry – guest blog post by John Kaniecki — Trish Hopkinson
That crafty Stine says my blog’s neat which makes me preen and feel upbeat It’s nice to know when someone so cares to share you (C) Stephen W. Buchanan 2020 Originally published advertising free at “If You Haven’t Got A Sonnet” Thank you Christine Bialczak, who’s wonderful blog Stine Writing is enjoyable on several levels, […]
Read any “How to Write” books, watch any author talk about how they did it, and they’ll tell you: They protected their writing time. This is the advice I have heard a thousand times and it’s the advice I’ve given out multiple times (even when I sometimes fail to follow it). Want to know why? […]
on Writing Forward: I love collecting writing tips. You never know when you’re going to stumble across a golden nugget of wisdom that will make your writing richer and more vibrant. One of the reasons I started this website was so that I could share the many valuable tips that I’ve collected over the years. […]
At one point or another, all bloggers have to sit down and decide whether they’re going to focus exclusively on a single topic or write about several related subjects in an attempt to have a broader target audience. Now, this can be a difficult decision to make: after all, you can choose to write about […]
With lush language and lavish imagery, Gabriela Marie Milton evokes a fantastic world ripe with emotion. Christina Schwarz, the author of the New York Times Bestseller Drowning Ruth This is a mesmerizing collection of poetry. Gabriela Marie Milton’s lines teem with life, passion, and introspective courage. Brian Geiger, editor of Vita Brevis Truthfully, I never […]
via Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings — Author DC Gilbert
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