Tips for Succeeding As a Writer After College, By Courtney Yokes

Tips for Succeeding As a Writer After College, By Courtney Yokes

Life after college is daunting, especially for those of us who are graduating soon. Currently I’m a senior and will be graduating with a BFA in creative writing. I’m nervous about life after college, and I know I’m not the only student who worries about becoming...

RABBIT CAKE, By Annie Hartnett, Reviewed by Alex Werner

Rabbit Cake Annie Hartnett Tin House  March 2017 ISBN 9781941040560 377 pages Reviewed by ALEX WERNER Rabbit Cake is Annie Hartnett’s debut novel about a young girl named Elvis and the details of her life following her mother’s death. The novel has received praise...

The Benefits of Talking Animals, By Taylor Elgarten

The Benefits of Talking Animals, By Taylor Elgarten

When I was younger, I didn’t think twice about the fact that Peter Rabbit wore a jacket, or that Simba talked and sang. It was entertainment. It was just how the stories were told. Through animals. As a writer, I began wondering the benefits of such a ploy. What did...

Teach Them Young, By Maya Wesman

Teach Them Young, By Maya Wesman

Without any considerable effort, most of us could probably name plenty of books from our childhood that had a great impact on us. Whether we liked the characters, the pictures, or simply the association of something with the book, we all have those books we read over...

Creative Writing Touchdowns from a Sports Writer, By Rebecca Higgins

Creative Writing Touchdowns from a Sports Writer, By Rebecca Higgins

Okay, so you probably saw the headline and groaned about how much you hate sports or were completely on board with this train. Either way, I will give you all the tips and tricks from sports writing so you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Trust me, it’s a long...

Poetry & Rap: Proof That Poetry Is Alive and Thriving, by J.R. Selmi

Poetry & Rap: Proof That Poetry Is Alive and Thriving, by J.R. Selmi

Some say poetry is a dying art form. After centuries upon centuries of being a part of the human experience, predating literacy and the printing press, poetry has somehow lost its real world relevance. This is the form whose musical characteristics made ancient poets...

Plotter vs. Pantser: What Kind of Writer Are You?, By Jessica Mausolf

Plotter vs. Pantser: What Kind of Writer Are You?, By Jessica Mausolf

Beginning a project is an extremely daunting task. Staring at that blank screen—or blank page if you’re old school like me—can be nerve wracking, exciting, and maybe even frustrating. Some of the time you come to the page with just an idea, a thought of what you would...

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