by YeahWrite Editor | May 1, 2017 | Challenge, Nonfiction, Open, YeahWrite
What is Creative Nonfiction? Sometimes it’s helpful to get back to basics. So what do we mean when we talk about writing creative nonfiction, particularly in its first person essay form? The “nonfiction” part is pretty simple – here at YeahWrite we’re looking for your...
by YeahWrite Editor | Apr 26, 2017 | Challenge, Fiction|Poetry, Nonfiction, Voting, YeahWrite
Rain, rain, go away We’ve been having a rainy few days here in New England and that makes me grumpy. Fortunately, I have some reading and voting to distract me! Even if you have a sunny day where you are, I hope you will take time to read and vote too. Popular...
by YeahWrite Editor | Apr 25, 2017 | Challenge, Fiction|Poetry, Open, YeahWrite
A metaphor is a weapon …and a simile is like a weapon. That’s my mnemonic device to remember the difference between the two figures of speech. It’s also a true statement. A well-placed metaphor or simile can be a powerful tool in your writing. They...
by YeahWrite Editor | Apr 24, 2017 | Challenge, Nonfiction, Open, YeahWrite
Stop Being Boring. I want to open this week’s nonfiction grid by talking about something both Rowan and I have discussed before: Narrative hooks. Rowan hit on this in her nonfiction round-up last Friday, and I touched on it when I urged you to “start when your story...
by YeahWrite Editor | Apr 19, 2017 | Challenge, Fiction|Poetry, Nonfiction, Voting, YeahWrite
Keep taking shots “Why do you write like you’re running out of time? Write day and night like you’re running out of time?” —Burr, “Nonstop” —Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Hamilton, An American Musical” I had the incredible privilege of bringing my...
by YeahWrite Editor | Apr 18, 2017 | Challenge, Fiction|Poetry, Open, YeahWrite
It Takes a Village to Write a Book I’ve been joining things over the last week. Writing groups, blogging challenges, regular meetings with writer friends. If you sat still with a cup of coffee, I’d very likely join you too. It began as an attempt to revive my sagging...
