JEK Writes

Finding the sweet spot between belonging and authenticity.

Exploring the human underbelly, our softness and darkness, the tender, achy parts of ourselves we often relegate to the shadows.

Writing news, workshop updates, and flash fiction musings from Kathryn Kulpa, author of A Map of Lost Places (Gold Line Press), For Every Tower, a Princess (Porkbelly 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.

Welcome to Good Trouble, where I love to break down writing craft and highlight great writing and entertaining stories.

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 can participate in a private "submissions support group" on a bi-monthly basis, hosted by me. Subscribers receive $10 off of 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.