I’m not here this week, which is why you can’t see me right now. But that doesn’t mean the conversation won’t go on. We’ve been talking this month about How You First Got into Writing and How Many Degrees of Separation You Are from Your Literary Idols. And today I’m… Read more“What Does Writing Mean to You?”
Month: July 2011
How Many Degrees of Separation Are You from Your Literary Idols?
Last week we told the stories of how we got into writing. They were great fun—all those busy four-year-olds cooking up stories, all those mad teens clacking away on typewriters under the raised eyebrows of the taken-aback, even some of us who came to this craft recently and are only… Read more“How Many Degrees of Separation Are <i>You</i> from Your Literary Idols?”
Getting the most out of graduate school for writers
I would like to write in Historical, Fantasy, and general Fiction genre. I am currently researching about the Tudor period for a novel I would someday like to write. Also I am considering graduate schools. Do you have any advice on good programs for my interested genres?—Melanie Lambrecht Ask your… Read more“Getting the most out of graduate school for writers”
4 Ways Writing Reminds Us We’re Alive
It’s the Fourth of July this week, which is America’s version of a Summer Solstice extravaganza. We set off fireworks, eat too much barbeque, take a long weekend to look around at our loved ones, recognize their faces, and remember why we’re here. So let’s talk about four ways writing—because… Read more“4 Ways Writing Reminds Us We’re Alive”
Triumphing over writer’s block
I have reached a sort of writers block where I want to write, but when I get to the paper nothing comes out. I feel like I’ve lost the inspiration I used to have. Any tips on what to do?—Melanie Lambrecht Yes. Get up. Go outside. You have nothing to… Read more“Triumphing over writer’s block”