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Writing Forward Celebrates Its Five-Year Anniversary

On September 1, 2007, I launched Writing Forward. On that day, five years ago, I never could have imagined that it would become what it is today. Back then, Writing Forward explored all forms of writing, not just creative writing. Posts about business writing and copywriting were mixed in with posts about fiction and poetry. I…Read More

Learning the Hard Way: Editing is Critical

Please welcome guest blogger, Scott Bartlett, with a post about the importance of editing. It took me a couple novels to get used to the idea that writers also have to be editors. (In fact, they should be editors more frequently than they’re writers, but I’ll get to that a little later.) I wrote my…Read More

Kindle Edition of 101 Creative Writing Exercises on Sale for 99¢

From now through Sunday 7/22 you can download the Kindle edition of my book, 101 Creative Writing Exercises for just 99¢. About 101 Creative Writing Exercises 101 Creative Writing Exercises takes you on an adventure through the world of creative writing. You’ll experiment with fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. You’ll discover literary terms and writing…Read More

The Myth of All-You-Can-Eat Sensory Details

Please welcome author Lisa Cron with a guest post on sensory details in writing. Writers are often advised to stock their stories with abundant sensory details in order to bring them to life. This can indeed be good advice, because sensory details allow the reader to create vivid mental images. In fact, as recent brain…Read More

Ray Bradbury (1920 – 2012)

“I believe the universe created us; we are an audience for miracles. In that sense, I guess, I’m religious.” — Ray Bradbury, AARP Magazine Beloved author Ray Bradbury died on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. He was best known for his collection of short stories, The Martian Chronicles and his novella Fahrenheit 451 (aff links), a dystopian…Read More

Goodreads Giveaway: 101 Creative Writing Exercises

Have you been thinking about picking up a copy of 101 Creative Writing Exercises but haven’t gotten around to it yet? Here’s your chance to get one for free. From today through Monday, June 11, I’m hosting a giveaway on Goodreads, the ultimate social networking site for bookworms. To enter, all you need is a Goodreads…Read More

Writing Forward Named One of Writer’s Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers (Again)

Every spring, Writer’s Digest publishes a list of the 101 best websites for writers. It’s a huge honor for any website to make the list. Writer’s Digest is a highly respected publication. Every issue is filled with useful writing resources that cover everything from the craft to the business of writing. Best of all, the…Read More

101 Creative Writing Exercises – Kindle Edition on Sale for 99 Cents

Do you have a Kindle or a smart phone? If so, you can get a copy of my book, 101 Creative Writing Exercises for just 99¢ now through Sunday 4/29/12. The paperback is also on sale for just $5.99. About 101 Creative Writing Exercises 101 Creative Writing Exercises takes you on an adventure through the world…Read More

Adrienne Rich (1929 – 2012)

“The serious revolutionary, like the serious artist, can’t afford to lead a sentimental or self-deceiving life.” ― Adrienne Rich Last week, the brilliant poet and pioneering feminist Adrienne Rich passed away. The world has lost a profound voice, but Adrienne’s poetry and prose will certainly live on. I first read Adrienne’s poetry in a class on…Read More

Winners Announced for the Haiku and Six-Word-Story Contest

I’m pleased to announce that three winners have been selected for Writing Forward’s first contest. To enter the contest, participants were required write either a haiku or a six-word story and share their entry as a comment on the contest post. There were some lovely poems and stories, and I encourage you to check them…Read More