by Rowan | Feb 1, 2018 | Fiction|Poetry, Nonfiction, Writing Help, YeahWrite
Writing is its own reward. Henry Miller said that, and while I think it’s lovely, I’m not sure it’s true. Certainly one of my own favorite parts of writing – why I have a blog in the first place – is knowing that people read it. But how...
by YeahWrite Editor | Jan 31, 2018 | Challenge, Fiction|Poetry, Nonfiction, Voting, YeahWrite
Countdown In two weeks, I’m headed to South Florida and the Keys for a much-needed dose of warmth. And sitting on the beach, reading a novel, a Mai-Tai by my side probably. And Cuban food, all the Cuban food. I’m so excited, I probably won’t think...
by YeahWrite Editor | Jan 28, 2018 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
I Hate Surprises If I’m being honest, what I really hate is the anticipation of surprises. Like, when someone says to me, “I got you the BEST present and I can’t wait to give it to you for your birthday in 3 weeks!” Ugh. That means for 3 weeks...
by Rowan | Jan 26, 2018 | Nonfiction, Super Challenge, YeahWrite
Hello again, friends! Welcome – or welcome back – to the Super Challenge. We’re excited to have you here! Sharpen your pencil, make sure your word processor is set to autosave every few minutes (no, really, learn from my fail) and let’s dive...
by Arden Ruth | Jan 26, 2018 | Weekend Showcase, YeahWrite
The Weekend Writing Showcase is open! TGIF, YeahWriters! Let’s make this place your home for all the stories that didn’t make it to the YeahWrite competitive grids this week. As a refresher, here’s what we had going on! Technique Toolbox New year, new look: we’ve...
by Rowan | Jan 26, 2018 | Fiction|Poetry, Nonfiction, Winners, YeahWrite
Priorities The book I spent the final quarter of last year editing just came back from the publishers (with! my! name! in! the! credits! (that will never, ever, get old)). I mean, obviously the author did some work too. The novel I’m editing needs a scene moved...
