By @RWhiteAuthor Day 5 of NaPoWriMo prompt is inspired by musical notation, and particularly those little italicized –and often Italian – instructions you’ll find over the staves in sheet music, like con allegro or andante. First, pick a notation from the first column below. Then, pick …
Read More“The Painting by the Window”
By @RWhiteAuthor Today’s (optional) prompt. In her poem, “Living with a Painting,” Denise Levertov describes just that. And well, that’s a pretty universal experience, isn’t it? It’s the rare human structure – be it a bedroom, kitchen, dentist’s office, or classroom – that doesn’t have art …
Read MoreWhy I Am Not a Painter
By @RWhiteAuthor Day 3 Prompt: The American poet Frank O’Hara was an art critic and friend to numerous painters and poets In New York City in the 1950s and 60s. His poems feature a breezy, funny, conversational style. His poem “Why I Am Not a Painter” is …
Read MoreNaPoWriMo Day 2: From Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Drawn from Friedrich Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra, this blackout poem explores the philosophy of self-overcoming. Nietzsche famously wrote, “One must have chaos within to give birth to a dancing star.” This piece embraces that tension—how darkness, struggle, and the unknown shape transformation. The erasure leaves behind fragments of existential battle and ascent, mirroring the journey of one who dares to evolve beyond their former self.
Read More“Disobedience, Forbidden Fruit” – A Blackout Poem from Paradise Lost
A blackout poem unveiling the journey of self-discovery through darkness, where hidden truths emerge from the void. What remains when words fade?
Read MoreMarch of the Writers – Day 31: To Be Continued…
By @RWhiteAuthor As March comes to a close, so does this incredible journey through March of the Writers. For 31 days, we’ve explored our passions, reflected on our inspirations, shared our challenges, and celebrated our writing lives. Each day has been a new opportunity to …
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March of the Writers – Day 30: Wishlist
Every dream begins with a wish, and this year, mine is to finish my BA in English and Creative Writing and secure my spot in an MFA program. I’m working hard to gain financial aid and land an internship at W.W. Norton and Company, a stepping stone into the publishing world. This opportunity will shape my journey as a writer and educator.
Read MoreMarch of the Writers Day 29: 🥃 Writer Fuel Pt. 3: Reward Time! 📖
Writing takes dedication, but so does rewarding yourself! Whether it’s a glass of whiskey, a great indie author show, or finding the perfect new journal, celebrating the hard work we put into our words is essential. What’s your go-to reward after a long writing session?
Read MoreAuthor Picks: The Stories, Sounds, and Scenes That Inspire Me
Music, movies, art, books, and video games—all of them weave into my writing in ways I never expected. Whether it’s the raw emotion of The Outsiders, the high-stakes action of a James Patterson novel, or the sweeping magic of Baldur’s Gate, my inspirations shape the stories I tell. And let’s not forget music—the soundtrack to my writing sessions. From 90s rock legends to country storytelling masters, the right song can make all the difference.
Read MoreMarch of the Writers Day 27: Secret Identity
By day, I save lives as an EMT. By night, I weave tales of shadow and intrigue. Two worlds, one soul—living the ultimate double life.
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