I’m frustrated with the state of publishing, especially when it comes to creative writing. I recently read this article, Should Literary Journals Charge Writers to Read Their Work? and came away disheartened. The article tackles a controversial topic among creative writers: literary magazines that charge submission fees. More and more journals are asking for small …
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Collegeville, Part 2
In my last post I told you about my experience at the Collegeville writer’s workshop this summer. The Collegeville Institute has just released some pretty cool data from all of its workshop participants this summer (mine wasn’t the only workshop being offered). Go here to check out their nifty pie charts. And hint: I’m the …
Collegeville, Part 1
A month ago, I had to amazing opportunity to attend a weeklong writer’s workshop for poets at a place called The Collegeville Institute on the campus of St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN. I can’t believe a month has gone by already. It’s an experience I’ll never forget. I applied way back before Christmas after …
Poem a Day for 5 Days – Day One
I’ve been tagged by my friend, poet Brianna Pike, to post a poem of mine (published, early draft, loved or hated) each day for five days and each day, I’m to tag another poet to join the challenge. For Day One I want to share a poem titled “Boneyard.” This poem was written after a miscarriage. …
7 Reasons Why Internet Lists are Totally Annoying
1. Some internet lists, like this one, are a random odd number. For Type A personalities, this is extremely frustrating. Give me a list of 10, not 7 or 9 or 13, please! 2. Lists smack of know-it-all-ness. “I am an expert in _______ and I have a list to prove it!” 3. Lists attract …