by Rowan | Apr 28, 2017 | Fiction|Poetry, Nonfiction, Winners
Let it… rain Here in the Pacific Northwest we’re locking down our windows and pulling on our wellies as the ‘mega moisture plume’ makes a mockery of the passing of the vernal equinox. Even that last Easter egg waiting to be found in...
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 Arden Ruth | Apr 24, 2017 | Interview Series, Who's on Fourth, YeahWrite
Welcome to Who’s on Fourth where we interview one member of the YeahWrite community and the interview will publish the fourth Monday of each month. Next in the series features Arden Ruth interviewing our very own Natalie of The Cat Lady Sings. YeahWrite on YeahWrite:...
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 23, 2017 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
Gotta Walk the Walk Remember last week when I said writers have to talk to each other? How connecting with others who share our passion can help keep us writing? Well, next weekend, I’ll be walking the walk: I’m heading out of town to a little writing...
