Archive - SLANT LETTER

The Art of the Caveat

How to lead with what you mean, and set aside what you don’t

6 hrs ago

"We're All Chasing the Click"

The two elements of writing that inevitably get you in the gut

Apr 16

💌 8 Years of Slant Letter + What's Next

You asked, and today I'm answering.

Apr 11

The Art of Making the Common Uncommon

On the solar eclipse + reading to be wowed.

Apr 8 •

Stephanie Duncan Smith

March 2024

How to Write Memoir that Makes Room for Your Reader

Three movements personal narrative must make if you want it to "travel."

Mar 27

February 2024

Where the Wild Things Create

And other inspirations for your February

Feb 21

The Situation and the Story

A personal essay from me + writing prompt for you

Feb 1

November 2023

The Secret Life of Mirror Neurons

On empathy as the essential practice of the writer.

Nov 29, 2023

Just Weird Enough to Work

The case for taking creative risks + seven things from George Saunders

Nov 7, 2023

October 2023

Learning from the Literary Device of Juxtaposition

A Close Reading of Tish Harrison Warren’s Prayer in the Night

Oct 11, 2023

August 2023

Writing into Paradox

A personal essay from me + a writing prompt for you.

Aug 2, 2023

July 2023

What to Do When the Words No Longer Fit

Creative possibilities for language that you’ve outgrown, is outdated, or outright cringeworthy.

Jul 11, 2023

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