The Oxford Comma: A Little Mark with Big Impact
In the world of punctuation, where full stops end sentences and question marks make inquiries, there lies a tiny, often debated, and incredibly significant mark: the Oxford comma.
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15 Annual Canadian Poetry Contests
In this article we’ve compiled a list of 15 annual poetry contests in Canada for emerging and established poets alike.
Writing Contests and Awards in Canada
Calling all Canadian fiction writers! Here are 13 upcoming short story contests by Canadian literary organizations. Most offer cash prizes.
Waking Up
“you hold your lavender latte in your puffy red cheeks and let the heat slowly down your throat”
Anchors Up
“She stared out seemingly into the netherworld, and told you the tide was going out. You laughed at her hokey premonitions.”
35 Sublime Haiku Poems and Examples
Explore 35 sublime haiku poems with examples and guides. Discover the beauty of 5/7/5 haiku poems inspired by nature. Perfect for beginners!
Understanding Point-of-View in Literature
Point-of-view (POV) in literature refers to the perspective from which a story is narrated. It determines who is telling the story and how much information is available to the reader…
Dreams are what we have left
“Days trickle like honey. Squirrels whiz and dig around drifts to find underground treasure.”
8 Essential Elements of a Story Explained
The basic elements of a story are: Setting, Character, Plot, Conflict, and Theme. More advanced elements of a story are Point-of-view, Tone and Style.