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Write a drabble—a short story of exactly 100 words—based on the photo prompt below. You can be funny, poignant, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.

Where writing advice and life advice intersect, our writing lives are more satisfying. Here, author Rita Zoey Chin shares seven writing tips that also apply to life.

Go deeper into your character’s thoughts with these tips on using internal dialogue from author Audrey Wick.

Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a break poem.

Award-winning author James Wade discusses the process of transforming an early short story into his new literary novel, Beasts of the Earth.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For todays prompt, a child considers themselves too mature for the usual family tradition.

Award-winning author Raquel V. Reyes discusses the necessary growth happening in the publishing industry and offers 5 tips to bring your culture and heritage to your story with confidence.

For those who may have missed out on needed mental health care because of the price, a Massachusetts nonprofit offers low-cost or free mental health care.

Speaker and author Romal Tune discusses the healing nature of his new nonfiction book, I Wish My Dad.

New York Times bestselling author April Henry wrote her first story in sixth grade and sent it to one of her favorite authors, Roald Dahl. His response and support impacted how she encourages her students today. Here, she explains how Roald Dahl helped her become a writer.