Responsible Fiction: Toe to Toe with Difference
Writers have to get outside their own skin. But sometimes I get overeager to inhabit differences. And I write about characters I … Continue reading Responsible Fiction: Toe to Toe with Difference
Month: October 2013
Top Five Reasons to Learn a New Language If You’re Over 30
So I just started taking Russian classes. My classmates and I arrive promptly at 6:15 and greet each other with a … Continue reading Top Five Reasons to Learn a New Language If You’re Over 30
Words for Autumn
It’s that time of year. Along with falling leaves and spiced cider, I find myself thinking often about these words from the German idealist … Continue reading Words for Autumn
Revision as Sculpture
A lot of students have come to me lately with papers deep in revision. “I’m really sorry for the mess,” … Continue reading Revision as Sculpture
