by Ellen Buikema

Author visits are very rewarding for everyone involved. The teaching staff have nonstop stress, much like parents do, and appreciate the visit. The staff is entertained, or at the very least have some down time, and the students like interacting with the author.… 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

Since the beginning here at Writers in the Storm, we've been all about spreading the love. And every so often, we throw the doors open for some shameless self-promotion opportunities for our readers. Our only requirement for those glorious days -- formerly called "Pimp & Promote" — is that they double the love and promote someone else's work alongside their own.… Read the post