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An island promised as humanity’s salvation is kept at arm’s length by the government. When one traveler returns, an old decision begins to unravel.
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Fiction, Nature • Francois Vernier
Tanka Poems, How To Write Them With Examples
Written Tales walks through the shape of a Tanka, lingering on its sensory openings and the pivot line that turns the poem, using a brief example to show how the form gathers its weight.
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Writers Corner, Tanka Poem, Writing Challenges • Written Tales
A curated showcase of stories and poems selected from Written Tales writing challenges.
Each piece begins in the Writers Corner, where authors explore a specific prompt or poetic form, then submit their work for consideration.
Writers are welcome to take part in any active challenge through the Written Tales portal. Members submit for free. Non-members may submit with a $5 contribution.
If you’d like your work considered for this series, visit the Writers Corner to find the current challenge and follow the instructions in each article.
Challenge Series
📣 Submit your best poem, flash fiction, or short story through the Member Challenge form (free for paid subscribers) or the General Submission form ($5 contribution).
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