Articles by Prof. Lisa Billa
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, […]
“Light + Stone” by Audrey the Inkslinger
(Content warning: injury/death) “Curse his stupid head. I should have known. Should have. Borf…” Luna’s bedraggledhair sprang from her bun, as she half ran, half […]
“Lady Werfenshire’s Academy, continued” by Noah A.
Chapter 14: In a dungeon, of course. A dark space. A space dark. The worst punishment. Isolation. Deprivation of yourhumanity. A chair in the middle […]
Celebrating writing from Spring 24 Poetry Party!
As students discovered, part of “poetry” is “try”! We experimented with many styles and forms of poetry, from haiku to limericks and more. Students shared […]
“Untitled Story” by Cece M.
Emma took a deep breath and forced herself to look around the corner. She wondered what waited there. More of them? Her heart hammered inside […]
“The Letter” by Audrey the Inkslinger
Luna’s feet made no noise as she walked across the cobbled street, her pinned up hair sinking dangerously close to her cloak. Hurriedly darting across […]
Images and imagination!
A picture suggests a thousand words and many different stories! Some of students’ favorite pieces this semester began from photo prompts during our webinars. The […]
Writing from WriteNOW poets!
Students found inspiration for poetry all around them- lines or phrases from a poem discussed in the webinar, elements of nature, or everyday things they […]