by YeahWrite Editor | Jun 27, 2017 | Challenge, Fiction|Poetry, Open, YeahWrite
Time Keeps On Ticking, Into The Future We’re almost at the middle of the school year here in Australia, and this seems like a good time to check in with everyone on their writing goals for the year. I started the year wanting to do another edit and expansion of my...
by YeahWrite Editor | Jun 25, 2017 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
I’m Giving You an Assignment My son just finished up the school year, and he was given a packet of homework – math – to complete over the summer. Me, being the super cool mom that I am, have been joking around that he needs to do the packet by next...
by Rowan | Jun 23, 2017 | Fiction|Poetry, Nonfiction, Winners, YeahWrite
It’s National Take Your Dog To Work Day! In my life, it’s always take your dog to work day, since my office is in what used to be the living room back when I still had the illusion that I had friends who might come over and sit on the couch and drink a...
by YeahWrite Editor | Jun 21, 2017 | Challenge, Fiction|Poetry, Nonfiction, Voting, YeahWrite
Life’s a beach Happy summer to everyone in the Northern Hemisphere! Summer’s my favorite season, so naturally I’m thrilled. Not everyone feels that way though. Rowan prefers winter. Please cheer her up this summer by writing for our grids, reading,...
by YeahWrite Editor | Jun 20, 2017 | Challenge, Fiction|Poetry, Open, YeahWrite
The dreaded phrase I’ve been reading a lot of writing advice lately and I’ve noticed that most columnists assume that their readers know what “show, don’t tell” means, how to fix it, and when not to fix it. We hear that phrase over and...
by YeahWrite Editor | Jun 18, 2017 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
How to Write I’m a big believer in beginning where you are. If you know where you are and where you want to be, you can set forth on a path to reach that goal. Even when you have the same end goal as everyone in the room, your current position – based on...
