Mining Your Life for Laughs
Tap into your unique perspective for humor only you can write.
LEARN YOUR CRAFT. LOVE YOUR WORDS.
Tap into your unique perspective for humor only you can write.
Unlock your storytelling potential and share your words with captivating brevity.
The fuel that runs the engine of all good writing is our uncertainty…and the true curiosity of the writer
Stuck in a writing rut? Playful exploration will enliven your primary work and foster a sustainable creative practice over a lifetime.
Unsure how to start writing about grief, loss, or trauma? Stuck midstream? Wondering how honest to be?
When we create images and scenes and shape our stories—transforming experience into art—we can also transform ourselves.
Write flash essays that convey the depth and breadth of your life stories.
Characterization in memoir is always a challenge: How can we make the people we know feel as real and alive for readers as they do to us?
The tried-and-true art of observing and imitating others' techniques will give you new ideas and directions.
Can't remember? No problem! Learn how to embrace faulty memory and find new insights for your creative nonfiction.
Whether you write nonfiction or fiction, discover the art of crafting believable magical elements and stakes in your prose.
Word choices transform your prose from “good” to unforgettable. Learn how poetic craft principles can awaken the senses, elevate emotion, and evoke imagery that connects viscerally with your readers.