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What Is Senryu?. Top Story - November 2023.
In the spirit of the ‘Snafu Senryu’ challenge, I did a little digging into the art of Japanese poetry to understand a bit of the history of Senryu, in hopes that it would inspire a few gems (spoiler alert—it did!) Senryu is a form of Japanese poetry that shares a common structure with traditional haiku but serves a different purpose. Like haiku, senryu consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5. Unlike haiku, however, the form is more focused on human nature, rather than the natural world. Senryu often delves into the humorous, satirical, or ironic aspects of daily life and the human experience.
By E.K. Daniels2 years ago in Writers
Crunching the Numbers: How Much Can You Really Earn as a Ghostwriter?
The reason most ghostwriters struggle with earnings is because they're not clear about their market value. This happens because many dive into the field without doing proper research. They end up accepting low-paying gigs that barely cover the bills, thinking that's the industry standard. This leaves them stuck in a financial rut, making it difficult to turn ghostwriting into a sustainable career.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Writers
A LETTER TO THE 'BODA BODA' (MOTORCYCLES)
First and foremost I would like to congratulate you for having revolutionized the transport industry in Kenya. You have bequeathed Kenyans the best gift they could ever ask for. A quick, convenient affordable mode of transport. You are a transporter, a taxi, an errand boy, and occasionally a good Samaritan. You are only a step away from tele-transportation!
By Catherine Nyomenda2 years ago in Writers
A Home, Not A House
Click, crack, creak. The most beautiful sounds we’ve heard in a long time. As we stepped in our excitement echoed. Thump, clack, thump, clack, the contrasting sound of my heels and his work boots filled the breezeway . . . mudroom . . . entertainment room? No, definitely mudroom. I’ve never seen a house with so many doors, each one opening a new opportunity for us, a new place to call ours, a new version of ourselves.
By Kelsey Winds2 years ago in Writers
LOVE IS THE DRUG I'M USING.
I write so that I can feel what you have gone through and we can share our stories and pain. I have the desire to meet everyone who reads my words and talk about dreams and destinations we want to go to. I want to talk about the books with you. I want to discuss our favorite books and lines that changed our lives. I want to listen to the songs that bring us peace and create a ripple in our hearts. I want to go to a cafe with you and read a book for you.
By Catherine Nyomenda2 years ago in Writers
Boom ta ra! the winners of the Write-a-witch challenge are...
Congratulations to all who entered the unofficial Vocal Write-a-witch awards. There were some truly magical entries and everyone's a winner as far as I am concerned. But of course in any such challenge, choices have to be made. I have selected the six winners, those that I think best match the given criteria. I now need your help in ranking the stories. Please read the linked stories and comment in this thread, on which one you think should be the overall winner. Of course feel free to comment on the stories themselves, but I will only be taking into account those comments that appear below.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Writers
