We live our lives surrounded by euphemisms. People don’t die, they leave us or pass on. People aren’t fired they are let go or RIF’d. Animals are also surrounded by euphemisms, usually when it comes to humans doing something bad to them. Like killing them. You don’t have to look far to see these euphemisms,…
I’ve long believed that some of the most effective forms of writing are letters to the editor. People love to read letters, particularly from a shared neighborhood, city or passion. In this case, we recently saw a letter in one of our most popular local magazines penned by Tom Cat (via Writing for Animals alum…
Think of an animal who is often perceived by humans as “stupid.” What is the most genius thing about this animal?
We recently participated in a Q&A with Elise Myslinski of Wizard of Claws. In the interview we talked about publishing, reading and writing — and how all writers can improve the world for animals. Here’s an excerpt from the interview: In your professional experience as both writers and publishers, how have attitudes toward animals and animal…
Tell a story about one or more animals — for example, something that happened among your companion animals, witnessing an encounter among animals in the wild, or an observation of insects in your home or yard. Write a scene or poem describing what you think is going on about the animals.
