Writing exercise: Choose a photo for a writing prompt.

The English language can be a fun as well as confusing.

A little exercise to develop this powerful writing tool.

I’m always on the lookout for writing exercises, crossword puzzles, hidden picture puzzles or any system that will jump start my writing. Here are a few ideas for filling the page without the pressure of producing a final draft: Write a one-sentence description of ten friends or family members. Write your obituary in 500 words [...]

Three days of balmy weather has gone to my brain. Here are a few thoughts to stimulate nature writing:

This turned up on a listserv or maybe an email. I wish the sender had identified the source. I’d like to thank the author. This is an excellent example of using Show, Don’t Tell to share grammar rules.

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Who/Whom falls into my pesky words category. I spent years reaching for my style manuals whenever confronted with these words. Until I learned a couple of neat tricks.

An oxymoron is a figure of speech created when two words with opposite meanings are written or spoken as a phrase, like jumbo shrimp.

I always think of an oxymoron as a literary example of when opposites attract.

I typically write and research alone, but without the feedback and support of other writers, I’ll miss out on valuable information and take longer to reach my writing goals.

Here are some tips for choosing the writer’s group that fits your needs and goals.