You would never know
there was once a deep well here
where now stands a house.
New Moon
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I am a writer-turned-web-developer-turned-writer-again. My blog focuses on experimental literature, constrained writing prompts, and original works of poetry. I am also currently writing a mystery novel. Join me here to talk about all things fringe writing, nontraditional novels, and more.
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Beau Presents & Big Ol' Crusty Books O' Magick
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Beau Present
In college I experimented with a constrained writing system called the beau present. This is an experimental poem often prepared as a wedding gift. The names of the betrothed serve both as the title of the poem, and as a challenge to the writer.
Writing Snowball Poems
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Sloths
Snowball
Writing prompts like the snowball poem are fun for discovering unexpected stories. For instance, this poem focuses on a bisexual two-toed sloth hanging out with con artists deep in discussion about matters of national (and psychic) security.
Writing With The Prisoner's Constraint
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Growing up I heard this story of two Welsh brothers, my ancestors, stowing away on a ship bound for the new continent. Some time later I decided to turn it into a sort of story using a constrained writing system called “the prisoner’s constraint”.