Creative Writing – Fiction
CategoryLiterature Matters!
In one of my classes this week, we read Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury’s classic about a society that burns books and one man that dares..
Check Out My Mo’, Bro!
What’s up with that mustache flask, you ask? And, even if you weren’t asking, I’m going to tell you. Not only do I like whiskey, but I..
Spotlight on Classes: YA Fiction
Another class I’m taking this semester is Laurie Lawlor’s Young Adult Fiction class. In this class, we study novels written for the 12..
My Writing Music
There’s a feeling of euphoria you get when you perform in front of others. It’s intensified when the performance is a piece that you w..
Spotlight on Classes: CRW Ray Bradbury
In the Fiction Writing Department, we are required to take three Critical Reading and Writing courses. These classes are designed to l..
Look up! What are your inspirations?
Over the weekend, I went on the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s architecture boat tour with a friend. The docent was very informativ..
Spotlight on Students: Matthew Jankiewicz
Creative Writing – Fiction MFA candidate Matthew Jankiewicz, 23, is a true visionary. As co-creator of Daydream Alchemy Press, Jankiew..
2nd Story Opening Show: An Evening of Story and Fun
Have you heard of 2nd Story? If you haven’t, you should know about this. It’s a live storytelling series in Chicago that features four..
A Day of Somber Reflection
I’m breaking from my normal blog posts and graduate school thoughts for some reflection on 9/11.
We were all affected by September ..
How to Survive Graduate School
Grad school is the best — it really is. However, it’s super hard and intense. There will be tears. There may be some blood along the..