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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..
Nonfiction MFA Student Spotlight: Ingrid Sagor
As promised, I continue my interviews with current MFA candidates in the Creative Writing – Nonfiction program, in order answer FAQs f..
Nonfiction MFA Student Spotlight: Toni Nealie
During the Graduate Open House and Preview Days, I am often asked why I applied to Columbia, what neighborhood I live in, and what my ..
Creativity and the Application
The true master of your content is…wait for it…you.
The Psychological Stages of Thesis Writing
Although I remain cheerful at this point with a very rough draft of my thesis nearing completion, the more I research and write, the m..
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..
I’m Sick & I’m Busy. What To Do When the Goin’ Gets Tough.
It will happen. You’ll be plugging along with your semester and then BAM—you’re sick. It’s bound to happen. A student is sick, a cla..
Top 5 Narrative Journalism Resources–Digital Edition
Last week, I discussed a few of my favorite print resources for narrative journalists. This week, we’ll get more high-tech with online..
Top 5 Narrative Journalism Resources–Analog Edition
You’re not going to be in grad school forever (hopefully!), so it’s good to amass some handy reference resources for when you make tha..
The Submission Game: Some Dos & Don’ts for Submitting Your Writing to Journals
I thought it might be helpful to put together a list of things I’ve learned as I’ve become more comfortable with submitting my work to..