Writers often search for inspiration in the extraordinary: a thrilling adventure, a dramatic romance, or a mysterious event ...

This week’s story, “The Depletion Prompts,” uses the idea of writing prompts for its structure. When did you start thinking of this approach? The narrator of the story—and the second-person ...

Editor’s note: Poynter announced that the newly renamed 2024 Poynter Journalism Prizes will feature a category honoring longtime writing coach Roy Peter Clark and recognizing compelling short writing ...

Writing short stories presents a unique challenge, requiring a careful balance of creativity, structure, and brevity. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), writers now have access to tools ...

Little notebooks make my heart sing. I am left powerless by their pull and allure. I've collected cute notebooks all over the world since I've had enough money to spare. Which explains the number of ...

Mary J. Nestor's debut novel, "Bus No. 7," began as a short story writing prompt at a writers' conference. The novel was published by Bold Story Press, a hybrid publishing house focused on women ...

It’s time to stop talking about writing and write. The best-selling author of “Prep” and “Rodham” offers a plan. By Curtis Sittenfeld Though some people have knocked out an entire short story in a ...