Creative Writing – Nonfiction
CategoryMonkeying Around
Monkey Business, New Writing From Japan
This past week, we had the pleasure of hosting the Editors Moto Shibata and Roland Kelts of Mo..
Spring is Here: Time for Readings!
Teresa Mcmahon (Poetry MFA candidate) reading at the Chicago Cultural Center
Spring is finally here in Chicago! That means a couple im..
Building Community
Some Members of the Best Cohort EVER!
Can I tell you about how much I love my cohort?
If you’re unfamiliar with the whole grad scho..
A Love Letter to Joseph Brodsky
Less Than One – Joseph Brodsky
Lately, I’ve been talking a lot with one of my writing friends about being fearless in writing. Being f..
Did I speak too soon?
My view as a I write
Until recently, I have remarked upon how mild this winter is compared to the Polar Vortexes we experienced last w..
J-Term Hibernation
Ice Forest
One of the perks of attending Columbia College Chicago is a little thing called J-Term. During J-Term accelerated classes a..
Greetings From Warm and Sunny Orlando, Florida!
Wild Chickens of Oviedo, Florida
Just a year and a half ago I was writing about leaving Florida, and now I’m back down south to spend ..
Finals Week Survival Guide
Friendsgiving in Chicago w Nonfiction and Poetry friends!
Thanksgiving has come and gone, and while that break was wonderful, we all k..
ALTA Conference and Literary Translation
Literature in Translation — Great finds at the ALTA bookfair!
This semester, I am taking one of the most exciting, unique, and challe..
Alumni Spotlight: Micah McCrary
I recently interviewed Columbia College Chicago Nonfiction MFA graduate, Micah McCrary about his experience ..