Three Literary Journals I’m Reading Right Now
One of my MFA assignments this semester is to read more literary journals. It’s a no-brainer: If you want to … Continue reading Three Literary Journals I’m Reading Right Now
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Five Literary Theories and Their Limitations
This is going to be one of my last posts on literary theory, I promise. At least for a bit. … Continue reading Five Literary Theories and Their Limitations
Fiction Seminar Syllabus
Half the fun of doing a homeschooled MFA in Creative Writing is planning it. It’s been a blast to put … Continue reading Fiction Seminar Syllabus
Spring Semester Scandal at My MFA
CONTENT WARNING Now that I’ve finished my literary theory class, it’s on to the next course: a fiction seminar. Full … Continue reading Spring Semester Scandal at My MFA
Why Safe Communities for Artists Matter
When I began my homeschooled MFA last fall, I had two reasons. First, chronic migraines limit my functionality to the … Continue reading Why Safe Communities for Artists Matter
What’s the Point of Literary Theory Anyway?
Literary theory is a trip. I just spent roughly a year, off and on, studying the topic. I watched Professor … Continue reading What’s the Point of Literary Theory Anyway?
Preparing for the At-Home Writing Retreat
This will be my first staycation without a bouquet of flowers on my desk. But it will also be my … Continue reading Preparing for the At-Home Writing Retreat
Those 2020 Writing Goals: One Month Follow-Up
So five weeks ago, I made a deal with myself. Write when chronic illness allows me to, but shoot for … Continue reading Those 2020 Writing Goals: One Month Follow-Up
When Literary Criticism Doesn’t Work
I first read James Wood’s How Fiction Works nearly ten years ago, shortly after it was published. And it hasn’t aged well. … Continue reading When Literary Criticism Doesn’t Work
Writing with Chronic Illness
This week I came right up against a wall. Writing can be tough for anybody. Writing a book is even … Continue reading Writing with Chronic Illness
