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Sometimes writing poems can help us to learn the importance of word choice and making a small amount of text do the most possible work it can. I hope you enjoy my attempt at a Tanka.

I call the tree outside the house, Nellie. Why? Don’t bother yourself with such questions.

Introduction This story was written in response to my Professor’s writing prompt which asked me to write a flash piece about going back...

Introduction I don’t normally write encouragement pieces. Not because I lack the will (or motivation) to be encouraging, but because...

In the glade, far down below the McGuthries’ pond, there was a little knoll beside the pussy-willow. I used to walk there when I was a girl. I’d hike up my pants, and march through the marshy wetlands in my crocs, feeling the salamanders and toads swim past my toes.

In order to "kill your darlings" you have to find them first.

It wasn’t a particularly pretty shell, but it was whole, with barnacles on the top and a pale sandy coloring that faded into purple in...

The ordering in your collection of stories (or poems, or essays) matters. Here's why.

Writing an Unsuccessful Novel (My First Novel) During the Pandemic and What it Taught Me.

A short story about pizza, college life, and in-laws. Enjoy!

A flash fiction piece about obsession and oranges! Enjoy!

Writing stories with different length requirements can be a great way to get yourself to think outside the box! Or inside I suppose, haha!

Literally! Have you ever had a really crazy, off the wall dream? A dream that left you sweating, a dream that made you so lonely you...

Using a descriptive setting can be a great way to launch your audience into your created world! Use this prompt to help you consider how to get started with your own descriptive setting! Happy Writing!

Hi there! My name’s Evelyn and I’m here to tell you all the things I wish I knew before I started applying to MFA programs, as well as...