I’ve begun my self-study Fiction Workshop this past week. The first week was an introduction, which truly took about 5 minutes to read through the expectations I had set for myself, make sure I had the proper text (The Art of the Short Story by Dana Gioia), and truly decide that I’m going to take things… Continue reading Advanced Fiction Workshop: Week 1 & 2 – Introduction, Process, the Origins of “Story”
Since I LOVE planning more than I probably like doing the actual work, here is my very intense plan for my first course of the DIY MFA. I don’t know that I’ll follow the 15-week plan, but I want to go in optimistically, thinking I will dedicate 2 days a week to this project. I… Continue reading DIY MFA – Advanced Fiction Workshop
I’ve always wanted to get an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in Creative Writing. But I just can’t get myself to pull the trigger. Financing is probably the first reason. I was raised to keep a tight grip on my money and not spend “frivolously.” Not to mention all of the applications, credit requirements, and… Continue reading Can I DIY an MFA in Creative Writing?
(This piece was originally on my Substack here) I’ve decided to start reading through the writing/craft books I’ve purchased over the years. There are some that you hear every writing teacher talk about: Bird-by-bird Save the Cat On Writing The Artist’s Way Writing Down the Bones I LOVE craft books. I find it fascinating to… Continue reading Book Report: Bird by Bird – Anne Lamott
I’ve always heard that the two worst parts of the publishing journey are querying agents and going on submission. I understand why — the wait, the stream of rejections, and protecting the embers of your publishing dreams. All the while, the community urges you to keep writing. Keep writing in case they want another book.… Continue reading Into the Query Trenches…
Subtle Stories 