What Makes a Good Poem?

How do you make a good poem? In the world of art and entertainment, everything is subjective. Millions of fans loved that blockbuster film that dominated theaters last year, but maybe you found it lacking in substance. Maybe some of the great works of literature you were forced to read in school left you wondering […]

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  • May 2, 2019

Grey’s Anatomy recap: Writers tackle a sensitive topic

When a “viewer discretion is advised” warning pops up before Meredith’s opening monologue, you sit a little straighter. Your mind steels itself for a weighty topic. And when the focus is sexual assault, you pay close attention. I think the Grey’s Anatomy team handled a controversial subject matter exceptionally well. Writer Elizabeth Finch and director […]

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  • April 28, 2019

20 Inspiring Writing Podcasts to Subscribe to Right Now

In the last decade, podcasts have exploded in worldwide popularity. From celebrities like Dax Shepard to your 15-year-old nephew, everyone seems to have a podcast. Still, there’s a reason podcasts are so popular. Their versatility, accessibility and ability to transport, educate and empower is hard to beat. For writers looking to bust writer’s block, hone […]

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  • April 27, 2019

Inside Jane the Virgin’s final season

In the fall of 2014, I made a lifelong friend. I was only a year out of college – dewy-eyed, 23, working odd jobs and hoping to somehow turn them into a writing career, trying not to concern myself with everyone else’s preoccupation with sex. I had a lot in common with Jane the Virgin’s […]

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  • April 27, 2019
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How the “Ideal Reader” Myth Hurts Your Writing Process

A lot of writing advice encourages you to market to your audience by defining your ideal reader. It says to think of your reader as one person, create a profile and write for that person. You’ll even find templates for defining your ideal reader — fake head shots and all. They’ll ask you to name […]

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  • April 24, 2019