“Tomorrow may be hell, but today was a good writing day, and on the good writing days nothing else matters.” – Neil Gaiman
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What’s Imagery in Poetry and Fiction?
Sometimes, I write blog posts to educate myself about things I’m interested in. This is one of those times. As a writer and avid reader, I’ve often heard the term “imagery” in poetry and fiction and didn’t know exactly what it meant.
So, I did some research and will explain (as best I can) what imagery in poetry and fiction is and how writers can best use it.
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Daily Quote: Where to Find Poetry
“You can find poetry in your everyday life, your memory, in what people say on the bus, in the news, or just what’s in your heart.” — Carol Ann Duffy
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Daily Quote: The Gift (or Curse) of Writing Poetry
5 Flash Fiction Prompts to Spark a Story
Flash fiction may be the hardest type of story to write. It can also be incredibly fun. I’ve shared a few here on my site – some are good, others just okay, and some probably suck to be honest! Often, I search the internet for prompts to get me going. So, I decided to devise a list of my own flash fiction prompts for myself and to share with others.
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Daily Quote: Rules for Writing
“There are three rules for writing the novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.” – W. Somerset Maugham
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