I’m going to cut to the chase. I firmly believe that there are only two things you really need to…
Tag: education
This week, we’re talking about a writing education. Do you need an MFA from a prestigious program in order to…
This week’s topic is “MFA and Writing Classes” and I’ve got precious little to say here. It’s probably glaringly apparent…
This past March I attended the AWP Conference in LA. If you’ve never heard of it, it’s a four day…
With classes underway across the country, I’m reminded how school helped shape who I am today. Growing up, I always knew…
I’ve always been a reader. My first word was “book,” and some of my most treasured childhood memories are from…
During a catastrophically bad job interview, Kate, the main character in Small Admissions says that, in her mind, the year…
Last week I was reading an article in the Washington Post about how my generation has been churning out helicopter parents who…
My honors English teacher turned me into a lifetime reader. She talked about characters as if they were real, as…
To all those also celebrating Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year), I wish you l’shanah tova tikatevu! My writing education…
