Inspiration
What a Viral Collab Taught About Reaching Non-Readers
Not All Readers Start with Books Not everyone discovers reading in the aisles of a library or through a beloved bedtime story. For many, especially digital-native youth, the gateway to literature isn’t ink on paper — it’s the scroll of a screen, a short video clip, or a viral meme. And in the age of algorithm-driven attention, some of the most effective storytelling doesn’t begin with a book at all. Instead, it starts where readers are already looking: on their phones.
By Maxine Dela Cruz8 months ago in Writers
How Local Events Can Shape Lifelong Readers
In neighborhoods big and small, a curious kind of magic happens when local events bring books into the public square. Whether it's a weekend book fair, a library-hosted author talk, or a street corner storytelling session, these gatherings do more than fill schedules—they spark something foundational. They transform reading from a solitary act into a shared experience, especially for young minds learning how stories can shape their view of the world. For many children, community events become the gateway into reading as a lifelong habit.
By Maxine Dela Cruz8 months ago in Writers
Imagine That. Runner-Up in I Wrote This Challenge.
Have you ever felt trapped? Because I have. And I’m not talking about the time I got trapped in an elevator. Twice. No, not the same elevator, don’t worry, I’m not that self-destructive. I’m not even talking about the time I got stuck on a balcony, ten stories in the sky, because that’s a whole other story. I’m talking about the feeling of claustrophobia. I’m talking about depression. That’s how I felt when I dropped out of university at 19.
By Simon George8 months ago in Writers
Poe-Found
With June's prompt, we wanted to do something we hadn't done in a while. So when Judey suggested we do a Found Poem Challenge for this month, we were like, "Okay, yeah, that sounds great." We promptly forgot all the other ideas for challenges and set about ironing out any details that needed their wrinkles flattened.
By Mother Combs8 months ago in Writers
How Stephane Marchand Deals with Writer’s Block
Writer’s block has haunted many of the greatest writers in history. For Stéphane Marchand — journalist, novelist, philosopher, and artist — it is not an unfamiliar visitor. But unlike many who view writer’s block as a creative paralysis, Marchand approaches it as a natural, even necessary, phase in the intellectual journey. Drawing upon his wide-ranging experiences across disciplines, he has developed a deeply thoughtful approach to overcoming it — one that offers valuable lessons for any writer facing the silence of a blank page.
By Lauren Bonvini8 months ago in Writers
Dollar Challenge - Invention Edition (May/June)
Here's the challenge I set for May: If you're familiar with these little prompts from me, they are quotes that inspired or stuck with me in some way. The prize is piddling; what I'm really hoping for is to offer inspiration. A gentle kick up the bottom, if you like, for you to write something.
By L.C. Schäfer8 months ago in Writers
Just Keep Writing
I believe that within all of us is a story waiting to be told. I believe that we each have the power to create our own destinies, and our own lives guided by truth, and peace, and love. My poetry is a reflection of my story, my soul. That's why I'm here.
By Slgtlyscatt3red8 months ago in Writers
The secret of the secrets of knowledge
Dedication: In an attempt to cover the sun of happiness in Bangladesh, the dark clouds of Wahhabis and Salafis are trying and trying to cover it again and again. These Wahhabis and Salafis are rising from all sides to cover the sun of Sufism. Among the many Sufi writers in Bangladesh who have not made any mistakes in their efforts through their writings, the name of one of the brave soldiers is Mostaq Ahmed. Who is writing many valuable books to highlight the ideals of Sufism. He is educated in Madrasa and has obtained an M.A. degree from the university.
By MD SIZAN ALI8 months ago in Writers
Contested. Top Story - June 2025.
And here I go again... June is here, and with it my yearly entry into the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)'s Poetry Contest. They also have ones for Non-Fiction and Short Stories, but I think most wistfully over the one devoted to poetry. First, the deadlines are always the same, this one coming just as summer is about to begin (one of the coldest days in Montréal, but still). Second, I feel like I do my best work at the end of the semester with the pressure of term work and grading taken away and placed on someone else's back.
By Kendall Defoe 8 months ago in Writers
