An All New Look!
I went white during covid. So why not rock it, a bit?
Shutta Crum
Shutta is a poet who also writes books for young readers of all ages. She is traditionally published.
New book by Shutta Crum: THE WAY TO THE RIVER…it’s here!
Available to order through amazon or through the publisher’s website, Kelsay Books. YAY! Shutta
Getting Published by Using Duotrope: March 29, 2022 7pm
Hey, all! I’ll be doing a Zoom presentation about getting published by using Duotroupe on Tuesday, March 29 at 7pm. It’s hosted by the North… Read More »Getting Published by Using Duotrope: March 29, 2022 7pm
Shutta Crum Poem in Acumen Jan. 2022
Enjoy this new poem: How Poetry Reframes the Moment. Published in the U.K. journal Acumen. Shutta
Playing With Sound: Writing Prompts
Below is a frequency chart for English vowel sounds (Courtesy of Frederick Nims from Western Wind.), and two writing prompts. Care to jump in and… Read More »Playing With Sound: Writing Prompts
Wordsmith’s Playground has a birthday in January! Help us celebrate & win free books.
Go to my contact page here: https://shutta.com/contact/ and leave me a note about the newsletter. Has it helped you? Have you found it fun/interesting? Do… Read More »Wordsmith’s Playground has a birthday in January! Help us celebrate & win free books.
Writer’s Block? One Way to Kickstart Yourself!
Are you stuck? Have the notorious writer’s block? Professor Emerita Sharon Scholl likes to use this strategy to “prime the pump.” She says, take any… Read More »Writer’s Block? One Way to Kickstart Yourself!
HANDOUT on Meter & a Poem
A handout describing the various types of meter when writing poetry. Also, a poem “Truth Burning” by Shutta Crum illustrating each type.
Father’s Cupboard Poem
This poem was first published in Writers Reading at Sweetwaters in 2007.