by The WITS Team

Many writers make some imposing resolutions. Here at WITS, we keep it simple and stick to one word to guide our writing journey for the new year.

Ellen

My word for 2025 is Dream.

Dreams can be entertaining, frightening, and amusing.… Read the post

by Ellen Buikema

It may seem difficult, but it’s possible to develop connections between young booklovers and writers in their own communities. School libraries are the answers.

Young readers are always excited to meet an author in person. Writers have an opportunity to facilitate this by working with schools and libraries.… Read the post

by Ellen Buikema

Here I sit, in front of my laptop. The cursor blinks merrily at the top left of the page, maddeningly free of words. The muse isn’t talking. Maybe there is no muse. Maybe I am a fraud. Has this ever happened to you?… Read the post

by Ellen Buikema

There are times when a piece of writing moves us at a deep level.

This writing, poetic prose, is a combination of sound, rhythm, and sense imagery that pierces the heart.

Rhythm

Composing poetic prose isn’t only about imagery and word usage.… Read the post

by Ellen Buikema

Initially, I found it difficult to sit and listen to other people discuss my work—my book-baby—without immediately defending myself. There were times when I’d sit on my hands to remind myself to be patient and wait my turn.… Read the post