How to Write an Essay: Tea with VODKA
I read essays with a cup of tea in one hand and a cream scone in the other. Ask me to write an essay, however, and my inner perfectionist (aka…
I read essays with a cup of tea in one hand and a cream scone in the other. Ask me to write an essay, however, and my inner perfectionist (aka…
…nine minutes at a time. To avoid this, I set a no-snooze button rule, and started setting three alarms–one at 5:30, one at 5:45 and one at 6:00, when I…
…down those brilliant ideas? Pick a walking location that includes the occasional bench, such as a college campus or a dedicated trail. Take a seat on a bench, write down…
…the list and come up with that next item, you’ll be amazed at what happens. Suddenly, your mind springs to life. Another two? How about another ten? The memories and…
…compared to a writers’ conference. I never attended a retreat before. The schedule showed workshops, agent/ editor panels, and pitch opportunities, just like a conference. So what was the difference?…
…Apply this to Fiction: The different threads in a story are in different colors. Scenes in each thread are marked as subway stops (or exits). If a scene applies to…
…the stronger it resonates. A book about selflessness, purity of heart and character, true love, finding love in unexpected places, perseverance, and hope, I absolutely adore The Host. It’s been…
DIY MFA has a whole new look, complete with new site, new logo, new FREE eBook and even a shiny new web app designed to help you come up with…
…and after failing to find a respectable job, she resorts to prostitution in order to survive. As a highly sought-after demi-mondaine, Annie—now Bessie—garners many expensive gifts from her admirers and…
…an old tale, involving a cyborg Cinderella who is a mechanic. A touch of romance is fun, but doesn’t overwhelm the very action-oriented plot as Cinder races to beat a…