by Christine Hanolsy | Nov 8, 2016 | Fiction|Poetry, YeahWrite
Forward, always forward Sometimes all you need to get your fiction writing moving is a good shove–or a deadline. Raise your hands: how many of you are participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)? I’ve done it twice (2006 and 2007), and while...
by YeahWrite Editor | Nov 7, 2016 | Challenge, Nonfiction, Open, YeahWrite
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Writing Even When Conditions Aren’t Perfect I’m traveling this week, so I thought I’d discuss taking your writing practice on the fly. Too often, we put off writing until the stars align to create our perfect writing...
by YeahWrite Editor | Nov 6, 2016 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On Procrastination We are AAA members. For those of you unfamiliar, this is an organization that provides roadside assistance if your car breaks down or you run out of gas or you get a flat tire. Last time I remember paying my...
by Rowan | Nov 4, 2016 | Super Challenge, YeahWrite
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Oh my goodness, oh my goodness. I know we’re not supposed to allcaps our titles, but I’m just that excited to kick off the final round of our fiction super challenge. I can’t wait to see what our finalists do with...
by Arden Ruth | Nov 4, 2016 | moonshine, YeahWrite
The weekend writing showcase is open! So we made it through a spooky Halloween, but on the horizon is something even scarier: the US Presidential Election [insert horrified scream here]. I could really use some good writing to calm my nerves this weekend so bring me...
by Rowan | Nov 4, 2016 | Fiction|Poetry, Nonfiction, Winners, YeahWrite
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I just flew in from Toronto and boy are my arms tired. That joke wasn’t funny even the first time I heard it, but right now I’m giggling madly at the dog, which is a good sign that maybe I might conceivably have...