Why (And How) I’m DIY-ing my MFA
Intro: This post is inspired by one of my favorite writers, Gabriela Pereira, “instigator” of DIY MFA. Besides writing the column “Be Well, Write Well” for DIY MFA, I’ve ...
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Tag: fiction
My Character Changed Course: Rose and Her Father
I’ve been working on a short story inspired by one of the old Life magazines I picked up at an antique mart earlier this month. It’s about a girl named Rose starting a new school in the ea...
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January Book Review: The White House, a Bakery, and Blogging
Welcome to the monthly book review! At the end of each month, I review the books I’ve read. Enjoy! The Book: The Residence: Inside the Private World of The White House by Kate Andersen Brower The C...
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How I Create Characters
One of my blogging goals for 2016 is to “show my work.” Last week, I wrote about how to brainstorm a book idea; this week, I’d like to share how I create characters. Whether I write ...
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How To Brainstorm A Book Idea
People often ask writers how they get their ideas. I’ve read and listened to many author interviews, and most say that a character or place comes to them first, and they create the story from th...
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Dear Mr. Fiction: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
I’ve slowed things down with Mr. Fiction, at least for the time being. But I always knew it wasn’t going to be a complete breakup; even though my new focus is going to be the nonfiction ...
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