Way back in an ancient time now commonly referred to as October, we posed questions to a host of beloved and prestigious authors as part of our celebration of the National Day on Writing. After asking our burning questions of … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Why I Write
Ripped from the New York Times: The Contest
So you’ve all been loving the Ripped from the New York Times: Inspired Lives writing prompts. You’ve written about everything from psychopathic Santas to your everyday morning rituals. And you know what? We’ve been loving your entries. In fact, the … Continue reading
Figment on the Radio
Amid the hustle and bustle of #whyiwrite (which become a trending topic in New York City. Take THAT Justin Bieber.), your fellow Fig James Loveless and Figment co-founder Dana Goodyear sat down for an interview on the National Writing Project … Continue reading
#WhyIWrite
What is it that compels us writers to pick up those journals, scribble on restaurant napkins, stay up at until hours typing, and dream up poetry in our heads? When you sit down and try to answer the question, “Why do … Continue reading
Jacob Lewis: Why I Write
In celebration of the National Day on Writing (October 20), we’re asking you why you write. So it only seemed fair that we, the Figment team, told you a little bit about why we write. Today we hear from Figment CEO and … Continue reading
Figment on the Radio
Happy National Day on Writing to us! After weeks of anticipation, the big day is here, so be sure to tweet out your answers to #whyiwrite, cut yourself a big, honking slice of this computer-shaped cake (yep, that’s a cake), … Continue reading