What is an elegy? An elegiac poem is one in which the poet aims to honor someone who is deceased. […]
Author: The Word Count
Versi Sciolti: Blank Verse and its Place in the Poetic Canon
What is blank verse? Blank verse describes poetry with unrhyming verses. History of blank verse: The creation of this style […]
Blame Not the Bard! The History and Evolution of the Ballad
What exactly is a ballad and how do you write one?
How to Write a Good Poem: Picking the Right Poetic Form for your Message
Just like writing a novel, there is more that contributes to the success of a poem than the idea. For […]
“I am Beowulf son of Ecgtheow [and cousin of Thor?]”: Why you Should Read this Classic Epic Poem.
Beowulf is an important part of the English literary canon. Why? Because …
Wherefore Art Thou: The Complete History of Poetry
We have put together a complete and comprehensive history of poetry …
A Northern Affair (The Mubaraks of the North Book 1) by Dinah Greatson
A Northern Affair (The Mubaraks of the North Book I) is a well-executed romance novel with…
Craft your Reality: Mark Anthony Tierno’s World-Building Secrets Revealed
Sci-fi and fantasy ghostwriter, Mark Anthony Tierno, divulges his tips on world-building.
A Whole New World: 5 Steps to World-Building
Step 1.) Do research While it is true that writers draw from our experiences, we also do research. A lot […]
Believe it or Not: How Lauren A.R. Masterson Displays Culture on the Page
Learn how published author, Lauren A. R. Masterson uses cultural knowledge to enhance her writing.