Word of the Week #22
Alejandro was tall, swarthy and mysterious. swarthy (adj.) [SWOR-dhee] 1. Dark, or having a dark complexion.
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Quote of the Week #22
“All things are so very uncertain, and that’s exactly what makes me feel reassured.” – Tove Jansson
Featured Poem 7/15 – “Night In Iowa”
Night In Iowa by Deborah Ager Nimbus clouds erasing stars above Lamoni. Jaundiced lights. Silos. Loose dogs. Cows whose stench infuses the handful of homes, whose sad voices storm the plains with longing.
Getting an Agent: Three Vital Steps
I’d love to know about like…the usual process you have to go through to get a manuscript in order for sending off to an agent? One of the coolest things about young writers is...
TEWSK: The Serial
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Featured Club: Poetry Partners
If you’ve ever wanted to tackle poetry but didn’t know where to start, Poetry Partners is a place to start.
Word of the Week #21
The mysterious smell of petrichor was what inspired Rachel the most. petrichor (n) /ˈpɛtrɨkər/ 1. The scent of rain on dry earth.
Featured Poem 7/8 – “Portrait of My Parents Making Love as a Stomach Virus”
Portrait of My Parents Making Love as a Stomach Virus by Lauren Schmidt For two days, my father’s eyes were socked in fog. His body’s heat rose on a high flame. His face was...
