The Time Is Now: Writing Prompts and Exercises
Create a found poem, break your habits, or be an ambassador to your own country—three prompts to ignite the creative process.
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Pat Conroy Literary Center, LGBTQ Novel Recommendations, and More
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Literary Inheritances, the Oldest Handwritten Document in Britain, and More
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Hilary Mantel’s writing day; an interview with National Book Award winner Ha Jin; U. of Illinois launches massive open online course in Modern American poetry; and other news.
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National Bookmobile Day, Equine Library, and More
Marianne Moore’s revival; first books after forty; a new Kindle for book fetishists; and other news.
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The Time Is Now: Writing Prompts and Exercises
Explore your parental relationships, gain unexpected access to somebody else’s data, and assess the qualities of a favorite celebrity—three prompts to ignite the creative process.
The Written Image: Eda Temucin
On her Instagram account, German artist Eda Temucin pairs found artwork with book covers, uncovering striking similarities between contemporary visual art and literary design.
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Whiting Award Winners Announced, the Dime Novel’s Return, and More
On the craft choices of debut novelists; BuzzFeed launches section for new writing; missing Hong Kong editor returns; and other news.
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The Time Is Now: Writing Prompts and Exercises
Experiment with myth, reinvent your relationships, and give love a bad name—three prompts to ignite the creative process.
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