Read like a writer this summer—and maybe win a spot in one of my courses! A free reading challenge designed to help you notice the craft behind great writing. As you read, you’ll mark off squares on the bingo card whenever you encounter storytelling elements that move...
Are you a writer looking to enhance your skills and make an informed decision about your educational path? This comprehensive guide explores the key differences between pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing and enrolling in online writing courses....
By Tamara Jong I first wrote the creative nonfiction piece “Lessons” in a class taught by Ayelet Tsabari in 2014. I had just started writing nonfiction. I workshopped this story in class, then had it edited by Ayelet. So, I’ve been working on the story for...
By Kimberly Peterson [Editor’s note: Shortly after this article was published, Entropy announced they will close at the end of 2021. They will be missed.] Entropy is unique as a publication because it includes a variety of editors with diverse interests seeking...
I sit at our dining table to write, while my kids play beside me. They often talk to imaginary “good” guys and “bad” guys, and today is no exception. My four-year-old lays on the floor, scowling at an imagined person standing over him, “I’m the real one.” Then, he...
With the rhythms and events that normally shape our days cancelled or viewed through a window, I’m often dazed and my perception of time is off. I spent the first month of the pandemic writing poetry full of sand and hourglass imagery and losing time in my day. And...
