by Rowan | Apr 1, 2017 | Fiction|Poetry, Nonfiction, Writing Help, YeahWrite
Ever hear “it’s better to give than receive?” Well, in the case of criticism, it’s certainly easier to give than receive. For part two of what turned into a two part post because when have I ever not been long-winded, I’m going to dive...
by Rowan | Mar 31, 2017 | Fiction|Poetry, Nonfiction, Winners, YeahWrite
Happy Birthday Eve To… US! It’s been a big week here at YeahWrite: we opened registration for Super Challenge #4 (what are you waiting for? go sign up! winners get cash prizes and everyone gets great feedback!) and we’re closing out this...
by Rowan | Mar 29, 2017 | Fiction|Poetry, Super Challenge, YeahWrite
Ah, spring! (Or at least it is for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere – you Antipodeans are just gonna have to enjoy my favorite season and know I’m wishing I was there with you!) The time a young writer’s heart turns to thoughts of… juried...
by Rowan | Mar 27, 2017 | Challenge, Nonfiction, Open, YeahWrite
Write Around the Outside I spend a lot of time talking about how everyone’s stories are unique to them, even if they’re about the same kinds of things that happen to everyone else. The trick is how to distinguish and highlight what makes your story unique....
by Rowan | Mar 26, 2017 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
Bits and Pieces Sometimes it feels like that’s all the time we have: the time before work, or school. The time between shower and shoes. Fitting big writing into little pieces of time is a huge challenge. Some days we struggle to even fit a paragraph into those...
by Rowan | Mar 24, 2017 | Fiction|Poetry, Nonfiction, Winners, YeahWrite
Smells like victory Just like one of the best parts of writing is seeing someone with your book in their hand (essay onscreen, etc.), one of the best parts of design is seeing your images in use. And just like I’ve been thrilled to see the new grid badges on...
