Buildwriting

Helping short prose and poetry writers get published and thrive. Submission calls, craft tips, and navigating the literary landscape from first acceptance to building a writing career.

Nov 13, 2026

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2 min read

A writing prompt from Treasure Island

See how a simple sketch inspired a novel, then try it yourself.

Wisdom Okonkwo

Nov 11, 2026

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1 min read

Your unfinished stories are suing you

Exhibit A: the novel you abandoned on page seven. Your defense starts here.

Wisdom Okonkwo

Oct 19, 2026

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4 min read

I Think I've Run Out of Excuses Not to Write

What a conversation with a poet taught me about unfinished dreams.

Aug 14, 2026

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2 min read

How do you write a poem?

Wayne Miller on first lines, unfinished poems, rejection, revision, and pushing an idea far enough.

Aug 11, 2026

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1 min read

What if your ordinary life is enough?

Write recklessly. Edit ruthlessly.

Aug 3, 2026

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2 min read

Write the Sentence You Keep Avoiding

Say what you mean — stop dressing up a sentence you're actually avoiding