Looking for inspiration on the go? It's hard to narrow down the list because there are so many amazing audio shows out there, but here are my top five podcasts on reading, writing, and creativity.
Read moreMy Top Ten Writing Books
Here is a classic and modern mix of creative writing books I've put together in a top ten list.
Read moreJohn Berger: Writing is An Off-Shoot of Something Deeper
John Berger explains how true translation is not a binary affair between two languages but a triangular affair.
Read moreOn Revision and Throwing Out Pages
After going through an intense bout of revision on a new essay, here are a few thoughts on the process of editing and the ability to self-edit.
Read moreThe Ones You Love
If you struggle with how to walk the line when portraying family and friends in memoir writing, check out this article...
Read moreShould You Get an MFA? Here's My Answer.
When people ask me whether they should attend an MFA program I give a different answer each time, but there is one thing I want to emphasize now.
Read moreDo The Number of Drafts Count?
How many drafts do you need to go through in your manuscript?
Read moreOn Failure and How to Keep Writing
When I was in undergrad, a professor shook up the faith I had within. Here's how I got it back.
Read moreThe Dirty Spoon Seeks Food Culture Writing and Art
The Dirty Spoon, a food culture website, is now seeking short essays and art on food and food culture for publication. Read more...
Read moreFirst Literary Radio Appearance
My first radio appearance as an author! Thanks to Jeff Davis and Lockie Hunter for inviting me to join them on Wordplay, a literary radio show on Asheville FM.
Read moreSharing Work at Juniper Bends Reading Series
I had the honor of being invited to The Juniper Bends, a quarterly reading series, to read an excerpt from my novel in progress, The Fabulists.
Read more8 Rules For Fiction Workshop Students
These are the rules I laid out at the beginning of my fiction workshop this fall. Maybe they will be useful for other writing faculty and students.
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