Francesca J. Sidoti Poetry Collection
“pugnacious white hairs sprouted decades deep on farm hands tangle with spring air….”
Dreamers Reading Room
Affect vs. Effect: A Guide to Correct Usage
Few word pairs cause as much confusion as “affect” and “effect.” Despite their similar appearance and pronunciation (called a homonym), these words have different meanings and functions in sentences.
February 5th, 2019
“My family prefers to refer to it as “poisoning”, which I’ve struggled to come to terms with.”
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.
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!