For this week, let's just do a free write. First, think of the weather. Right now, where you are. Write about it, write it all down. Then think of your mood. Basically, how are you feeling today. Simple. Let's look at the two. How do they relate? Are they totally unrelated? See what comes … Continue reading Writing and the Weather
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Friday Writing Prompt
Ann Arbor, Summer 2003 It has been rainy, grey, and windy here all day. Until sunset, which was actually quite pretty after the rain. So here is your writing prompt: write a poem or piece of flash either about a sunset or that takes place during a sunset. But the challenge is to make it … Continue reading Friday Writing Prompt
Writing Prompt
Florence, August 2008 Since I have been flexing my prose writing muscles all week, I thought I would share a poetry writing prompt. One of my favorites is to pick a person, it can be yourself, a friend, a fictional character. Then write poem describing that person. But, you have to describe that persona entirely … Continue reading Writing Prompt
The Chapbook: Or the Perfect Medium for Poetry Books
Sunset in New Orleans, May 2010 After several poetry workshops and many assigned readings, I have determined that the chapbook is the perfect way to publish a collection of poetry. What is a chapbook? Typically, it is a short, published book of under 48 or so pages. They are usually not "perfect" bound like the … Continue reading The Chapbook: Or the Perfect Medium for Poetry Books
Athena Pappas 