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Author: Richard

Richard Everywriter (pen name) is the founder of EveryWriter and a 25-year veteran of the publishing industry. With degrees in Writing, Journalism, Technology, and Education, Richard has dedicated two decades to teaching writing and literature while championing emerging voices through EveryWriter's platform. His work focuses on making literary analysis accessible to readers at all levels while preserving the rich heritage of American literature. Connect with Richard on Twitter  Bluesky Facebook or explore opportunities to share your own work on ourSubmissions page. For monthly insights on writing and publishing, subscribe to our Newsletter.

5 Scariest Horror Movies of all Time

Posted on September 26, 2021February 3, 2023 by Richard

I just love watching horror films in October. This year I decided to find the movies I felt were really “scary,” and end with them. So here is my list of the 5 scariest movies of all time. From October 27th-October 31st I will be watching these movies.

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Artwork by Mario Sanchez Nevado

Posted on March 26, 2021March 27, 2021 by Richard

Mario S. Nevado is a dynamic illustrator and Art Director based in Spain. With a solid style, his conceptual work creates an emotional impact on his viewer

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Robert Louis Stevenson on Walt Whitman’s Style

Posted on March 26, 2021March 29, 2025 by Richard

Experience Stevenson’s brilliant analysis of Walt Whitman’s revolutionary style in this classic essay. Discover the literary conversation

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63 Questions Writers Love to Answer

Posted on November 17, 2020January 30, 2023 by Richard

Here are 63 Questions Writers Love to Answer. How do I know they love to answer them? I asked them on Twitter! About once a day I’ll ask a question to writers that addresses some issues in writing.

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On Hanging a Stocking at Christmas by Charles S. Brooks

Posted on November 10, 2020January 30, 2023 by Richard

On Hanging a Stocking at Christmas (1920)  by Charles S. Brooks As Christmas is, above all, a holiday for children, it is proper in its season to consider with what regard they hold its celebration. But as no one may really know the secrets of childhood except as he retains the recollection of his own,…

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Christmas by Washington Irving

Posted on November 10, 2020January 30, 2023 by Richard

Christmas by Washington Irving But is old, old, good old Christmas gone? Nothing but the hair of his good, gray old head and beard left? Well, I will have that, seeing I cannot have more of him. HUE AND CRY AFTER CHRISTMAS. A man might then behold At Christmas, in each hall Good fires to…

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Continue the Story: Shotgun

Posted on November 9, 2020October 22, 2024 by Richard

She was a broken person. Inside her chest she could feel it. All of the facts pointed to her being the trouble. Standing at the grocery story, feeling anxious and terrible

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Of Truth by Francis Bacon

Posted on November 9, 2020February 3, 2023 by Richard

What is truth? said jesting Pilate, and would not stay for an answer. Certainly there be, that delight in giddiness, and count it a bondage to fix a belief; affecting free-will in thinking, as well as in acting. And though the sects of philosophers of that kind be gone, yet there remain certain discoursing wits,…

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How to Improve Your Tech Writing Skills

Posted on November 9, 2020January 25, 2023 by Richard

There are two vital skills demanded of technical writers. One is to first be able to comprehend what can often be difficult and specialized language. The second

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Central Park Walks and Talks by Walt Whitman

Posted on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 by Richard

I visit Central Park now almost every day, sitting, or slowly rambling, or riding around. The whole place presents its very best appearance this current month

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Weekly Writing Prompt: Halloween is Over

Posted on November 3, 2020February 3, 2023 by Richard

You saw all your friends killed on Halloween night. He then tried to kill you, but a psychologist stopped him. After a bit of shock, you took a ride to the local hospital.

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Thanksgiving Haiku Contest

Posted on November 3, 2020January 28, 2023 by Richard

Welcome to our Thanksgiving Haiku Contest! We are looking for the best Haiku we have ever read! It can be on any topic or writing in any style. We just want to read your haikus. 

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Word Scramble for Writers

Posted on November 2, 2020October 22, 2024 by Richard

Welcome to our Word Scramble for Writers. These are 8 to 10 words we pick every week to let you test your word skills. We find, sometimes, writers need to decompress, and put your time in the comments, so we can compare.

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Writing Challenge: Exquisite Corpse November 2020

Posted on November 2, 2020April 18, 2025 by Richard

This an Exquisite Corpse. An Exquisite Corpse is a writing or art game where you complete the story, poem or drawing in parts.

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Winner Bedtime by DanaSan

Posted on October 31, 2020October 31, 2020 by Richard

Congratulations to our Winner DanaSan. She has won our 2020 50 word horror contest! Please congratulate her in the comments below. 

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