StoryCellar
Melissa HartInspiration & advice for writers committed to making the world a more interesting place, one story at a time.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Monthly |
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| Issues | 67 | Founded | 5 years ago | Last Issue | 18 days ago |
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How to Add More Humor to Your Writing…and Your Life
May 1, 2026
Dear Writers,
Welcome to StoryCellar! I’m glad you’re here. I’m Oregon-based journalist and author Melissa Hart; I’m also a Creative Writing Instructor for the MFA program at Southern New Hampshire University, and I worked as...
When You're Too Sad to Write...
April 2025
Dear Writers,
Welcome to StoryCellar! I’m glad you’re here. I’m Oregon-based journalist and author Melissa Hart; I’m also a Creative Writing Instructor for the MFA program at Southern New Hampshire University, and I worked as C...
How to Write Like Alysa Liu Skates
March 3, 2026
Dear Writers,
Welcome to StoryCellar! I’m glad you’re here. I’m Oregon-based journalist and author Melissa Hart; I’m also a Creative Writing Instructor for the MFA program at Southern New Hampshire University, and I worked a...
Writers, It’s Okay to Have a Little Fun.
February 2, 2026
Dear Writers,
Welcome to StoryCellar! I’m glad you’re here. I’m Oregon-based journalist and author Melissa Hart; I’m also a Creative Writing Instructor for the MFA program at Southern New Hampshire University, and I worke...
A Literary Gift List for the Writers in Your Life
December 2025
Dear Writers,
Welcome to StoryCellar! I’m glad you’re here. I’m Oregon-based journalist and author Melissa Hart; I’m also a Creative Writing Instructor for the MFA program at Southern New Hampshire University, and I worked a...
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Journalist Melissa Hart is the author of seven books. Her work has appeared in NYT, CNN, Smithsonian, Orion, etc. She's an Oregon Naturalist, Creative Writing Instructor & public speaker. She loves travel, hiking & slime molds.
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