Category: Writing Resources

Need a word association generator? These are free and better than your average thesaurus . . .

My favorite of the three is Visuwordsâ„¢ online graphical dictionary -- “Look up words to find their meanings and associations with other words and concepts. Produce diagrams reminiscent of a neural net. Learn how words associate.” If you like this post, please share with your writerly friends and/or follow my […]

Nominate your favorite poetry/writing site for Writer's Digest's "101 Best Websites for Writers"–DEADLINE: Dec. 1, 2016

Each year Writer’s Digest publishes a list of “101 Best Websites for Writers.” You can download the PDF of the 2015 list here. “We've extensively vetted the best of the best online hubs, visiting every one of the endless stream of reader nominations we've received over the past year, […]

What do poets and writers need to know about copyrights?

Check out this brief and easy-to-read article on Poets&Writers about copyright and how it applies to your writing. Key copyright terms are defined for quick reference, including: Electronic Rights Exclusive Rights First North American Serial Rights (FNASR) First Serial Rights Internet Rights Reprint Rights, and more The article […]

17 FREE Poetry Contests (5 for high schoolers)–DEADLINES: Oct. 31, 2016 – Jan. 31, 2017

Below are the details for 17 free poetry contests in the order of the upcoming deadlines in October 2016 - January 2017. The contests are listed in order of deadline and in two sections: 1) open to most, 2) open to specific region, age, have a theme, etc. (including […]

The Nuts and Bolts of Poetry Readings–guest blog post by Margaret R. Sáraco

After working long hours on perfecting and publishing your poetry, you are invited to participate in a poetry reading. If you have never done one before you may be unsure how to proceed. This article is designed to bridge the gap between writing and reading your poetry aloud. […]

My poem “Notes from Owl Bar’s Diary” published in Volatile When Mixed + how to find a writers’ group in your state!

I am so excited to have my poem “Notes from Owl Bar’s Diary” published in this year’s beautiful print anthology by The League of Utah Writers. You can read my poem below or purchase the book here. “This collection of poetry and prose by up-and-coming authors explores moments of change–large and […]

My poem "Notes from Owl Bar's Diary" published in Volatile When Mixed + how to find a writers' group in your state!

I am so excited to have my poem “Notes from Owl Bar’s Diary” published in this year’s beautiful print anthology by The League of Utah Writers. You can read my poem below or purchase the book here. “This collection of poetry and prose by up-and-coming authors explores moments of change–large and […]

WordPress Discover editors' picks of the best Writing blogs–including this one!

Are you following WordPress Discover yet? If not, you may be missing out on a quick and easy way to find the best blogs on all sorts of topics, including one on Writing blogs! Their generous editors not only featured my blog last week, but also tweeted it […]

WordPress Discover editors’ picks of the best Writing blogs–including this one!

Are you following WordPress Discover yet? If not, you may be missing out on a quick and easy way to find the best blogs on all sorts of topics, including one on Writing blogs! Their generous editors not only featured my blog last week, but also tweeted it […]

Got Poet's Block? Check out these writing exercises from Albany Poetry Workshop . . .

Albany Poetry Workshop’s online classroom provides “five exercises that we hope will inspire, cajole, and tease you into writing new work.” The exercises themes include: The Five Senses Organic Metaphor Organic Simile Personification Integrated Poem If these five exercises aren’t enough, check out their other sessions, including a Seven-Session […]

Trish Hopkinson