A hearty welcome to Rue Arrow and her poem, 'My Prisoner, The Bug,' which she has generously agreed to let me share with you. You can check out more of Rue's work at ruearrow.com and at ruearrow.substack.com.

CWW is a Christian-based, week-long program run by a group of professional authors. It is designed for anyone in their teens all the way...

You guys, I have succeeded in blogging weekly for an ENTIRE YEAR! This is a big milestone for me, mainly because I have a tendency to...

National Novel Writing Month always seems to sneak up on me. November arrives, and others around me begin their mad dash to get 30,000...

My challenge for you, especially if you are a beginning writer, is to enter one writing contest each month for a year. I did this when...

Mum was out buying groceries when Lulita and I made the fateful decision...

Getting a jump on writing contest entries for next month? Here is a small compilation of contests for you to consider. I am...

Wanting to try your hand at writing contests, but having difficulty finding quality opportunities? That's why I've put together this list!

Wanting to submit your work to children's magazines for consideration? Get the scoop on eight different children's magazines in this post.

Got writer's block? Feeling uninspired? Take a break from your current writing project and try writing an ABC story to help you loosen up!

Looking for a couple of writing contests to enter in March 2024? These four contests have no entry fees, and young writers are eligible!

Are you a young writer looking for helpful resources? These websites, online courses, and books will help you along in your writer journey.

For those of you who enjoy entering writing contests, but don't want to spend much money on entry fees, I hear you! I don't think that I...

With only five lines, limericks are a fun, easy style of rhyming poem to learn. But don't forget to include your "punchline" at the end!

The triolet is a poem composed of eight lines. Our rhyme scheme (ABaAabAB. ) here looks a bit complex, but don't worry, I'll explain!

Intrigued by poetry? The pantoum is easy to learn, with a bit of practice. Here is a simple guide for you to follow.

Quick tips for successful writing contest hunting. A short guide, complete with questions to ask about each contest. Enjoy, Young Writer!

Scared of writing a cover letter? I was too. It can be a bit difficult the first time, which is why I am here to help!

Wondering when I really began to pursue my writing? Here's a brief summary; some things I've accomplished, and a project I'm excited about!

Hey, it's Lily, founder of Canada Lily. I am a born and bred Canadian, a proud homeschooler, and follower of our LORD Jesus Christ.