WRITING- POETRY-PROSE-SHORT STORIES

British writer and author, Neil Gaiman, is most notable for his Sandman series of comic books. However, his collections of short stories and poems are also worth looking into. Here are two of my favorites.

When I saw this assignment at the writers desk I couldn't resist, as I am a connoisseur of the short story.

Have you dreamed of writing novels--excitedly formulating plot ideas in your head? Did you then begin writing, but faltered, not knowing how to develop characters or the plots?

Simple definitions of the genres and the different parts of writing.

This article reviews several of the many short fiction contests in the United States.

A write up about author AW Oleson.

Creative writing forces writers to utilize and develop these skills, thus young students need creative writing experiences to become better writers.

reative writing assignments can be short or long, yet they all take the lessons out of the classroom by allowing students to explore the world through their thoughts.

J. D. Salinger's Nine Stories is considered one of his greatest literary works.

See your creative writing in print by submitting to literary journals and magazines

Emmy and Nebula award winning author, Alan Brennert talks to Literary Corner Cafe about his transition from television to novels and writing in general.

Several directions your writing can go from freelancing.

Truth is a core element in any good fiction writing. Monica Wood handles her truth with talent and intelligence in all of her published work.

Diaz's stylistic choices examine the plight of Dominicans in the United States in his short story collection Down.

I have no problem with the quality of education at my school regarding the critical analysis of the written work, but I do have a quarrel with teachers when it comes to the writing process. Students must see, and not just perform.

Ideas and examples of minimalist poetry, past and present. Presented in a casual, conversational tone and easy to understand.

It's a statement that writers hear over and over: If you want to be a writer, you have to write. No magic bullet, no miracle solutions to developing you into what you dream to be. You just have to start writing - and keep writing.

Discussion of Edgar Allan Poe is given concerning him as cultural symbol and form of mental test for all kinds of readership that exists, now and in the future.

For those who write. Enjoy. Thanks for reading!

The first rule of thumb for any writer is to revise, revise, revise.

An explanation of poetry and what makes poetry and literature great, as well as specific examples from two of the great poems of American Poetry.

Have you ever had an article rejected? If your writer most likely you experienced those times when your article has been declined. The reviewer may not even given you a reason that seemed plausible to you. So what do you do when your article is rejected?

Langston Hughes remains one of literature's top poets and African-American writers. His humble history still serves as an inspiration to many.