As I writer, I have often heard these two bits of advice: don’t be afraid to steal, and, find your own voice. I will admit, though, that I have never […]
Writing
After The Half Marathon
As you know, I recently ran my first half marathon. Turns out, I’m actually pretty good at distance running. I enjoy it. In fact, I don’t really start to enjoy […]
Reading Like a Writer
For a long time I thought reading like a writer meant simply reading a lot. That’s part of it. However, while reading is critical for writers, passively absorbing stories isn’t […]
Reading for a Literary Journal Will Make You a Better Writer
The best way to improve your own writing is to read the work of others. That may seem like a no-brainer. We all read. But if you only read published work you are missing out on something magical. Reading for a journal is a special kind of education.
Buddhism
Two women with bibles in their hands just knocked on my door.
They kindly asked if I struggled with anxiety, and suggested that I reference my bible Matthew 6:18 for some guidance on how to deal with it. I thanked them (because we all deal with anxiety) and I told them we’re a buddhist household.
6 Tips for Forming a Writing Group
Luckily, Amy knew what she was doing. Or maybe she just had really good instincts. Either way, the group of five women she pulled together was amazing. We met every two weeks for five years. It was a formative experience.
What I Learned at AWP This Year
Here are a few things I learned over the weekend at this year’s AWP…