writing tip of the week: writing from real life
My last few posts have been (obliquely) on teaching, but I identify first as a writer, and I wanted my new blog post to reflect that aspect of my identity. And so the weekly writing tip was born—though...
View Articlewriting tip of the week: dialogue tags (part 1)
The first spring after I finished grad school I signed up for a creative writing class through MSU’s continuing education program. There was a beginner class and an advanced class, so naturally I...
View Articlewriting tip of the week: dialogue tags (part 2)
Wow it’s been a crazy week! My lesson planning is in full swing (looking forward to sharing some of it here, actually), and the first day of classes grows ever closer. Wasn’t it June only yesterday or...
View ArticleWriting tip of the week: keep your focus
A few more days of headaches and general sickness means I’m a day late on this week’s writing tip. My first student papers come in this week, and though I haven’t started the grading yet, it seems like...
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