On writing

2008-06-272021-10-30

Home again…but still writing

So, I’ll be attending the Rainier Writer’s Workshop this August to begin work on my MFA in Creative Writing-Fiction. Thing is, PLU requires proof (signed by a doctor) that you’ve ... Read more

2008-06-242021-10-30

Escaping to Write: Day 4

A Room Of Your Own, On writing

7:39 AM This is my last full day of writing at the beach. Checkout is tomorrow at 11 AM. Since I’ve already accomplished more than I thought possible, I’m going ... Read more

2008-06-242021-10-30

Excerpts from Writer’s Block Moves

On writing

An article entitled Writer’s Block Moves appeared in the June 2008 issue of Writer’s Digest. The article’s subtitle calls it an “irreverent guide to pushing past writer’s block.” Here were ... Read more

2008-06-242021-10-30

Critique Etiquette

On writing

This article from the Roeder Report about critique etiquette in the June 2008 issue of Writer’s Digest is a hoot! Check it out. Buy my books here. Interested in hiring ... Read more

2008-06-242021-10-30

Eavesdropping

On writing

This is also from Writers Ask, Issue 40: Elizabeth Cox explains how she gets to know her characters on and off the page: “Sometimes I eavesdrop on conversations in public ... Read more

2008-06-232021-10-30

Escaping To Write: Day 3

A Room Of Your Own, On writing

It’s 9:30 AM and I’m just getting started with writing. I woke at 7 and went down to the breakers to take some photos and chill on the rocks. The ... Read more

2008-06-232021-10-30

More on Day 2–Still writing!

A Room Of Your Own, On writing

It’s 9:37 PM and I’m still writing. 🙂 I finished edits to my novel and am now working on my short story collection, Pieces of Cake. My butt is numb, ... Read more

2008-06-222021-10-30

Writers Ask

On writing

A few excerpts from Writers Ask Issue 40: Ann Patchett on having a plan: “I love the story E.L. Doctorow tells. He didn’t have an idea for a book, so ... Read more

2008-06-222021-10-30

Escaping to Write: Day 2

A Room Of Your Own, On writing

7:40 AM Sunday Woke up at 6:00 and went for a run on the beach. There is really nothing like running along the water’s edge. The waves sneak up, then ... Read more

2008-06-222021-10-30

To Be Of Use–

A Room Of Your Own, On writing

From “To Be Of Use” by Marge Piercy: The people I love best jump into work head first without dallying in the shallows and swim off with sure storkes almost ... Read more