Welcome back, poets! Today, I’m excited to talk about confessional poetry: a brief history, some defining characteristics, and a couple of exercises…
Writing
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Though it may not look like it on the surface, a strong premise is key to nearly every stage of the writing…
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Consistency and prioritizing our writing are so hard, aren’t they? You would think it gets easier, but honestly, it just gets different.…
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You’ll recognize this article will be a continuation of the journey we began a little while ago. In the world of self-publishing,…
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Several months ago, I visited the Rubenstein Rare Books & Manuscript Library at Duke University. My purpose? I needed to research an…
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We all have those days when our best intentions and dedication to our writing get derailed. We oversleep, feel sick, have to…
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One of my favorite things about tarot cards is how rich in detail each card is, whether you know anything about the…
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For writers rebounding from illness or a family emergency, getting back on track is challenging. My recovery from the virus-that-shall-not-be-named is going…
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An edit by any other name would be just as damn difficult. But seriously. What do we mean by “writing” and “editing”?…
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A pink glow from the sunrise diffused the harsh light from the fixture above. I glanced at the clock. 6:59 AM. I…