Scenes and suspense from WriteNOW Workshop!
In WriteNOW webinars, writing begins from a phrase, an image, or even a sound! These short pieces of spontaneous writing often inspire writers (and their […]
Articles by Prof. Lisa Billa
Selected writing by WriteNOW poets!
In WriteNOW webinars, students follow their imaginations in all directions, creating poems as well as stories during our short writing sprints. Some poems are free […]
“Goddess Silhouette” by Abby K.
Goddess Silhouette Steal the light, the earth, and seaForce the power onto meScream my name with growing hasteCrush my heart and leave no trace Light […]
“The Library: Chapter One” by Stella W.
CHAPTER ONE I walked into the library. The librarian was ecstatic to see me. I don’t come very often. I had only come today because […]
“Henry the Dog: The Cat Catastrophe” by Julien M.
Henry the Dog: The Cat Catastrophe Chapter 15 Change of Plans My jaw drops open in total astonished silence. Could Jingles or Patricia have possibly […]
“A Tale of Imagination” by Pila C.
A Tale Of Imagination Once upon a time, in a hidden forest far, far away, its location lost to time, there was a Storyteller. The […]
Art Show, Fall 2024
“Adara the Fire Elemental” by Abby K. By Xan By Camden Bac “George” by Stella Joy W. “Fakemon” by Julien M. Marblock The Column Pokémon […]
Sparks of new stories from WriteNOW Workshop!
In our webinars, students respond to in-class prompts with spontaneous drafts that often turn into new stories. Students collaborate to inspire each other and produce […]
Selected poems by WriteNOW poets!
“Stains” by Mischa W.Bruises on both our kneesA hug or twoA funny feelingA spark waiting to be kindledSecrets in our eyesWaiting to be uncoveredA laugh, […]