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
Tag: creativity
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
Why I Attended the DIY Academy of Art Instead of an MFA
Becoming an artist can be expensive. If you go for an MFA, that can easily be upwards of $30,000. If … Continue reading Why I Attended the DIY Academy of Art Instead of an MFA
The Angst of the Artist
It really only happens when we’re not working–because we’re stuck or self-doubting or, well, just not working. I am one … Continue reading The Angst of the Artist
A Friend Asked Me How I Find Time to Write, So Here’s My Answer
Okay, so you asked how I find time to write and publish and wedding plan and work while I’m in … Continue reading A Friend Asked Me How I Find Time to Write, So Here’s My Answer
Stealing Other Lives
So I subbed down at Auburn Library yesterday, and maybe the staff were just trying to impress the new girl, … Continue reading Stealing Other Lives
Resilience: The Last of the Human Freedoms
The dandelion. A weed, everyone says, but it’s always been one of my favorite flowers. That lion’s mane of yellow … Continue reading Resilience: The Last of the Human Freedoms
