writing process
TagQuotes to Write By
Writing is what I live by; it’s the reason why I’m in grad school getting an MFA. Still, with the stress of classroom assignments, worksho..
Writing Through the Frustration
I’d like to believe that there is no such thing as “writer’s block.” I could write for days about topics that I care about. Would they all..
Inspiration for a New Semester
I’ll admit it: other than working on some poetry submissions for publishers and revising some old poems here and there, this past winter b..
Reading Really Does Help Your Writing
As writers, we’re always told the best work goes through multiple drafts and revision processes before it’s the best it can be. And ev..
Let’s NOT Talk About Thesis
Baby otters in space, because why not? AKA procrastination space station
I know you are all probably sick of all my thesis posts, and ..
Night Writing
Chicago is an amazing city. It’s gorgeous and has some of the tallest buildings in North America. But Chicago at night… wow. As a wr..
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..
Week Links: The History Of A Short Story
This week, we bring you a very special episode of Week Links. Instead of a link to a classmate’s story, I’m sharing one of my own, “Th..