7 Steps to the Productive Writing Workshop
I took three creative writing classes in my bachelor’s, and I plan to take more with an associate’s–because: overachiever. (Yeah, I’m crazy enough to spend money on something that I can read online. That’s because, in all three courses, I loved the class format. 80% of the class was writer’s workshop. There are so many […]
What’s the Difference Between Theme & Motif?
I get it–it’s easier. But, that doesn’t mean it should be done. It kills me when my high school freshmen mix up motifs and themes. Thinking they’re interchangeable, it makes it almost impossible to get them to understand how very different they are. It’s frustrating for me. Motifs are everywhere in life; we need to […]
4 Ways to Share Your Writing Without Being “That Guy”
So, there are so many ways you can build your audience and share your work without driving us crazy with spamming. These 4 ways are just a productive few.
5 Ways to Ward Off Writer’s Block
“If you’re anything like me, you aren’t in a writing mood very often”; the effects of being a writing teacher. These 5 ways will help you get there, though.
How to Student 223: How to Do Better in Class
This post includes affiliate links that will lead you to other websites that I do not own. Read the full disclosure here. I was an honors kid growing up. Not gifted, but honors. I found there was a difference between the two, though many schools put them together. Gifted kids are born with the smarts; […]