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Photo writing prompt contest: April '25

What makes you laugh? What funny stories can you share?
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Writing for joy in hard times

I don’t know what your coping mechanisms are, historically or in these present hard times, but I hope they include writing.
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On Deck: Tarot reading for writers March '25

March's prompt will be about exploring the High Priestess and the inner voice to help with story development.
Helena Writes, Helena Clare Pittman's monthly Center column on her writing life featuring one of her original watercolor paintings of open book and vase of flowers

Nonfiction: Helena Writes #76_On chemistry and the inner work

It was as if my sister, who never had children of her own, waited for this child...
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Beyond a Book Review March ’25: Writing Revolution in Blood Over Bright Haven

This fantasy novel explores systemic privilege and the nuance of making tough decisions.
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Photo writing prompt contest: March '25

Think about what makes you melt.
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On Deck: Tarot reading for writers February '25

February's prompt will be about exploring story elements as they correlate to The Magician.
Helena Writes, Helena Clare Pittman's monthly Center column on her writing life featuring one of her original watercolor paintings of open book and vase of flowers

Nonfiction: Helena Writes #75 On being a star

Anna Maria Alberghetti, the opera singer, turned up in our bunk on the last day of camp like something out of a dream.
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Beyond a Book Review: Erasing History in The Reformatory

Black speculative fiction writer Tananarive Due's historical horror novel tackles hate, privilege, and erasure.
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Photo writing prompt contest: Feb '25

What do you remember most about your first love?

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