Tag Archives: Writing for Publication

Good Poetry Is Art That Speaks

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Charlotte Digregorio

Remember Plutarch, the Greek historian? I remember reading about him the first time in high school. Plutarch said: Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks. Writing poetry, whether haiku, senryu, or some other form, is creating art, … Continue reading →

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Feature Articles: Get These Ten Great Ideas!

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Charlotte Digregorio

I discuss ten popular topics of feature articles in my book, Beginners’ Guide to Writing & Selling Quality Features, that I wrote several years ago when I taught journalism. I will list them here. These are especially suitable for local … Continue reading →

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Haiku Is Healing

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Charlotte Digregorio

Every week, I give a haiku workshop somewhere, mainly at libraries, bookstores, and through writer’s organizations. I’m celebrating my new book, Haiku and Senryu: A Simple Guide for All. I guess you could say I live and breathe haiku. Two … Continue reading →

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Schedule Released for The Cradle of American Haiku Festival

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Charlotte Digregorio

Here it is! The schedule/description of events for The Cradle of American Haiku Festival to be held Friday through Sunday, July 25-27 at The Foundry Books, 105 Commerce St., Mineral Point, WI. It is being combined with the National Meeting … Continue reading →

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Haiku Contest Update

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Charlotte Digregorio

Dear Readers, In my last post, I mentioned a haiku contest on Wilda Morris’ blog: http://www.wildamorris.blogspot.com She neglected to put some entry details. Therefore, please read the update below: August 2013 Poetry Challenge: As you have doubtless figured out by … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss The Annual National Meeting of the Haiku Society of America in Evanston, IL

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Charlotte Digregorio

National Meeting of the Haiku Society of America

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Haikufest 2013 in Metro Chicago A Success!

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Charlotte Digregorio

Seats were filled at the Haiku Society of America Midwest Region’s Haikufest at the Winnetka (IL) Public Library, Sunday, April 7. Media publicity, including a full-page feature article previewing the event in the local paper, resulted in many new faces … Continue reading →

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Haikufest Planned for April 7 in Metro Chicago

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Charlotte Digregorio

Friends and Followers: We will be holding Haikufest on Sunday, April 7 in Winnetka, IL along Chicago’s North Shore. Please read the press release below from the Winnetka Public Library where the event will be held: Contact: Erin Maassen, Head … Continue reading →

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Writers: Find Creativity or Let It Find You

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Charlotte Digregorio

Sometimes it’s better not to talk to a relative or close friend about your goal to pursue creativity. They’ll talk you out of it or they’ll say creativity can wait until you’re retired. They’ll talk about how it’s impractical to … Continue reading →

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Learn These Easy Steps to Become a Great Wordsmith!

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Charlotte Digregorio

You can be a great wordsmith! You don’t have to be naturally creative to become one. All you need is Selma Glasser’s classic book The Analogy Book of Related Words: Your Secret Shortcut to Power Writing. I don’t usually review … Continue reading →

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