JEK Writes

Finding the sweet spot between belonging and authenticity.

Where we explore the underbelly of being human, our softness and vulnerability, the parts of ourselves we most often relegate to the shadows.

Writing news and the occasional prompt from Kathryn Kulpa, author of For Every Tower, a Princess (Porkbelly Press), A Map of Lost Places (forthcoming from Gold Line Press) and Cooking Tips for the Demon-Haunted (New Rivers Press).

Humor, poetry, and rants on being a human, a women and a mother staring into the abyss of the American dream. Writers are Elizabeth Howard, Eric Vajentic, and others.

“To begin with, let us take the following motto...Literature is Love. Now we can continue.” ― Vladimir Nabokov | | | inspirations & craft advice for writers and readers

A place to explore the way the short story works.

The craft of writing Flash Fiction

Stories, poems, thoughts & more stories: the Alphabet Soup in my mind just keeps simmering.

Free monthly Flash Fiction Craft Articles & Prompts / Weekly Posts & Community Writing Events for paid subscribers from Writer & Teacher, Kathy Fish

Meg's upcoming workshops posted here. Paid subscribers will be sent a post once per week. Subscribers receive $10 off of all Meg's solo-taught workshops and editing requests per project.

Calming the Headline Chaos by Linking Science with Life

Welcome to my letters of vulnerable thoughts in troubling times! They will knock on your heart to inspire and comfort one at a time. I look forward to connecting with you. Love, Linda

Fiction writing exercises, craft essays, and reading recommendations from Matt Bell, author of APPLESEED and REFUSE TO BE DONE. Publishes monthly.