Kelly Easton By popular demand (from two people at the last residency), here are some writing prompts.  As I’ve mentioned before, prompt...

Emily Jenkins/E. Lockhart Hi Storytellers!  All my Inkpot posts thus far have been about some aspect of the non-writing writer’s life –...

The American Revolution: Experience the Battle for Independence Nomad Press/ March, 2015 Illustrator: Tom Casteel Please describe t...

When I was little I began telling stories. I told them to anyone who would listen. One of my biggest fans was my mom. She encouraged me. ...

Marsha Chall and friends The author visit—a heralded event for both invitee and inviter. In my two decades of visits, Murphy’s Law ha...

Ron Koertge For about 9 months now, I’ve been writing something I may not be very good at. Perhaps majoring -- as my wife advises her c...

(Author’s note: Think of this post as a Public Service Announcement for writers.) I really like to follow rules. So, when I hear or...

Claire Rudolf Murphy Hello, Inkpot Readers. In the conclusion of Phyllis’ touching post last week she said, “I will tell those younge...

Phyllis, second from left. Click to enlarge. In the past few weeks two events have converged. I bought yet another book on getting rid...

TAGGED Charlesbridge Publishing March 10, 2015 Timothy Tang, cover illustration Please describe the book. TAGGED is a contempor...