Are you thinking about attending a creative nonfiction writers’ conference this year? Do it! Going was the best decision for me, mostly because of the connections I made with other writers. As the one-year anniversary of the conference approaches, I’ve been thinking about these connections, the things I learned, and advice I would give a... Continue Reading →
Nearly twenty years have passed since I stepped on campus as a new student. But there I was, a new student again, nervous, excited, with many questions - How many students are in the program? What are the mentors like? What is a “writer workshop”? How do we communicate after winter residency? Will people like... Continue Reading →
Two months ago, I was hugging a hoodoo in Utah and smiling toward the camera when the phone rang. “We would like to offer you a spot in our MFA Creative Nonfiction program.” Not sure if I heard her correctly, I asked, “Does this mean I’ve been accepted?” Accepted indeed, I realized the real work... Continue Reading →
NaNoWriMo (National Book Writing Month) started Sunday morning at the stroke of midnight, and while people around the world waited by the clock to start punching keys, I gave myself the luxury of a 4:30 wake up. 4:30 felt more like 5:30 this Sunday and I was ready, with daylight savings on my side. In... Continue Reading →
My seven year old niece, let’s call her Ayla, woke up before her sister one morning and sat next to me on the couch. It was a Saturday and the girls were staying with us for the weekend. “What are you doing?” she asked. “I’m writing a book,” I said and showed her my laptop screen. ... Continue Reading →
