I read fifty-seven books this year. Many were new publications, but just as many were not. Of those fifty-seven, ten grabbed my attention in that way I’m always hoping a book […]
Writing
The Wit
My Christmas gift to you, my dear readers: a poem by Elizabeth Bishop.
Putting the Draft in a Drawer
I literally print out a draft of my manuscript and put it in an actual drawer. It’s a special drawer, and before I close it, I ask my story to wait for me.
Being Creative Today Will Make You Happier (Tomorrow)
I came across an interesting study the other day titled “Everyday Creative Activity as a path to Flourishing.” It wasn’t the title that grabbed me. Frankly, the news that being […]
Aiming for 100 Rejections in 2017
Up until last night, I was planning to write a post about how discouraged I am with literary journals and the number of times my short stories have been rejected. […]
5 Books That Will Make You a Better Writer
As we’re officially into the holiday (read: gift-giving) season, I thought I might offer up my own thoughts on some great gifts for writers. Surprise, surprise – they’re all books. Each […]
I Will Not Give Up
I woke up at 3am yesterday. Now, you know I’m a big proponent of getting up early to write, but that’s just ridiculous. I couldn’t sleep. November is always a […]