by kingdompen | Dec 18, 2017 | Short Stories
By Valari Westeren Corinna paced back and forth across the marble floor of her bedroom, fiddling with a fold of her satin skirt. Where was Markus? He always showed up before ten. What if the heralds’ announcement had stopped him from coming? A familiar voice...
by Brandon Miller | Dec 15, 2017 | Articles, Plot, Theme
Fairy-tale happily-ever-afters are fun. Contrary to popular belief, they can even be deep, meaningful, and effective. But they aren’t the only kind of ending you should have in your toolbox.Depending on the story you’re writing, a fairy-tale ending might...
by kingdompen | Dec 13, 2017 | Poetry
By Anne of Lothlorien Some words are ancient As old as the ages With green, newborn words They’re put down on pages But they dance off the paper And run down the street Stopping and bowing To people they meet They ride on the clouds And climb through the trees...
by kingdompen | Dec 8, 2017 | Short Stories
By Hannah Robinson When the baker and his wife abandoned their infant son in the forest, they doubtlessly hoped a benevolent Faerie clan would find and raise him to be wise and good. Their hope was not foolish. Merciful Faeries often adopted Foundlings and raised them...
by Cindy | Dec 6, 2017 | Articles, Poetry Tips
Perhaps you’ve seen images online of a page that looks like a ruthless editor scribbled out all the words with a black marker except a select few. But it’s actually not a heavily edited manuscript or government property that mustn’t be leaked to the public. It’s...
