To support our young and emerging writers, we want to create a Creative Frenzy of writing prompts, craft books, and inspiration.

We’ll maintain all of our writing prompt posts here, as well as open-access teaching materials for poetry, creative writing, ekphrasis, sharks, and conservation.

In the future, we’ll also maintain our own published books here: books on writing craft, writing prompt journals, and writing goal planners—not to mention our recommendations of other craft books and essays on writing.

What in the World?! The Zones of the Ocean

What in the World?! The Zones of the Ocean

The Sunlit Zone When most people think of the ocean, they think of the sunny upper layer called the “Sunlit Zone” or more scientifically, the “Epipelagic” layer or zone. It ranges from the surface to 656 feet (200m) deep. Here, creatures such as hammerhead sharks,...

What in the World?! The Truth About Microplastics

What in the World?! The Truth About Microplastics

Microplastics! What are They, and Why are They Harmful? Microplastics, or polymer chains composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms, are much smaller pieces of plastic that have disintegrated from larger plastic over time and environmental impact. Although it takes...