The Moral Imperative to Accept Refugees
How many of you have actually known refugees, personally? How many of you have sat beside them at a table … Continue reading The Moral Imperative to Accept Refugees
Month: September 2015
Give Your Characters Your Darkest Secrets
In my twenties and even early thirties, I wrote characters that were vindications of myself. My protagonists were always goody … Continue reading Give Your Characters Your Darkest Secrets
Forgiving My Ex
From an abusive childhood to a dysfunctional first marriage, I’ve had a lot to heal from. Don’t we all. And … Continue reading Forgiving My Ex
Women Running: A Feminist History
We go back at least 2500 years, to the Heraean Games of ancient Greece–the women-only version of the Olympics held … Continue reading Women Running: A Feminist History
How I Lowered My Cholesterol from 299 to 233–and How You Can, Too
In honor of National Cholesterol Awareness Month, let’s talk heart health. I found out I had high cholesterol at 12 … Continue reading How I Lowered My Cholesterol from 299 to 233–and How You Can, Too
Create Nuanced Characters with a Writer’s Journal
When I was in my twenties, I wrote loads of crap. I say this with pride, not shame. Hey, I … Continue reading Create Nuanced Characters with a Writer’s Journal
8 Ways to Beat the Block
Okay, I’ll come clean–I don’t believe in writer’s block. In my fifteen years as a writing tutor, I’ve worked with … Continue reading 8 Ways to Beat the Block
