inspiration, creative writing prompts, motivational quotes, poetry and gentle nagging on the creative writing life…
Ink runs from the corners of my mouth There is no happiness like mine. I have been eating poetry. ~Mark Strand, “Eating Poetry,” Reasons for Moving, 1968 I’m sure I have used this quote before, but it’s one that is Continue reading Advice on Submitting to a Literary Journal
Substitute “damn” every time you’re inclined to write “very;” your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be. ~Mark Twain Avoid using adverbs in your writing. Or at least try to. If something is Continue reading Unnecessary Adverbs