by Rowan | Jun 3, 2022 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
Finish something As writers we’re always tempted by new ideas. By inspiration. By the next book around the corner. By that pile of unread books on the nightstand. We like to start things. This week I’m dropping a new challenge, inspired by a conversation...
by Rowan | Jun 1, 2022 | Fiction|Poetry, Super Challenge, Winners, YeahWrite
I HATE EVERYTHING I’VE EVER WRITTEN AND I SHOULD STOP FOREVER It’s hard not to to feel like that sometimes, right? Especially when you get your feedback. And especially when it looks like you got a lot more negative than positive. But think about it: to...
by Christine Hanolsy | Jun 1, 2022 | Fiction|Poetry, Nonfiction, Scarlet Quill Society, Writing Help, YeahWrite
Welcome (back) to the Scarlet Quill Society! This year at YeahWrite our free workshop focuses on everything BUT the writing, with an editorial series that’ll take the words right out of your mouth and put them on the page. Of course, we’re also including...
by Christine Hanolsy | May 27, 2022 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
Building better worlds As many of you know, I write science fiction and fantasy. I read science fiction and fantasy, and I prefer to watch it on TV. I have friends who don’t get it – they’d rather read and write about real people, places, and events....
by Nathan James | May 20, 2022 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
Heightened senses I’ve heard of writers needing to listen to a specific genre of music to get into the writing zone. I’ve heard of writers creating playlists to listen to in order to get into the mindset of a specific character. I’ve even heard of writers assigning...
by Asha Rajan | May 13, 2022 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
New highs – case numbers and procrastination For the first time during this pandemic, the state I live in is beginning to feel the pinch of high case numbers. We’ve been incredibly fortunate to date, and the combination of excellent management and natural...
