As much as I know this phrase comes to mind when talking about something like cutting sentences that aren't necessary no matter how much you love them and think they're clever, I want to talk more about character death. I read an article lately that commented on how often writers think that killing off a … Continue reading Killing Your Darlings
Month: January 2014
This is the third in a four-part series where you get to see the reviews I sent my MFA mentor during my second semester. I have chosen not to go through an edit the reviews in any way, despite the fact that I am posting these after I’ve received feedback from my mentor. So you’ll … Continue reading Book Review – The Ghosts of Belfast
So, I have a four item long to-do list for today. I've completed one item so far - purchasing a piece of equipment for my audio work. Let's look at that. I've done one, probably 10-minute task if I'm being generous, in...4 hours. Sure, I can say "oh, but I ate dinner in there, so … Continue reading Procrastination vs. Writer’s Block
I know I said I wasn't planning on writing much during my residency, but this topic came to mind and I couldn't pass it up. I have some free time between events at the moment, and as much as I'd love to keep revising this story, if I look at it again I'm going to … Continue reading Revision and the Self
As most of you know, I truly began focus on this blog as a writer's outlet and professional space about a year ago, when I began my journey as an MFA student. Now that I am a year later, back in the same suites hotel with the same odd problem of not having a desk, … Continue reading Third Residency – Go!
I am not lost... 