Next up in Writing Lessons, my guest teacher is Monica Wesolowska, a writer whose brave new book is getting a great deal of much-deserved attention. Deftly-written and smart, it is a primer in how to … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: Ask Yourself, “What’s My Question?” With Monica Wesolowska
Writing Lessons: Memoir Advice? Know Your Audience, With Kate Richards
Next in this new series called Writing Lessons, my guest teacher is Kate Richards, whose astonishing memoir, Madness, tackles just what the title implies. I met Kate online after slamming into her … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: Memoir Advice? Know Your Audience, With Kate Richards
Writing Lessons: How to Tell The Truth, with Katrina Kenison
Next in this new series called Writing Lessons, my guest teacher is Katrina Kenison, a writer whose work is beloved by her readers. Smart, provocative, and beautifully written, her books teach us … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: How to Tell The Truth, with Katrina Kenison
Memoir in the Month of May
THE LAST FEW WEEKS have brought the bounty that May is known for. Let’s see if I can give a rich and quick recap for you of those things I found online and in the world that might get you writing … [Read more...] about Memoir in the Month of May
Writing Lessons: On Characterization, With Leanne Shirtliffe
In a new series called Writing Lessons, my first guest teacher is Leanne Shirtliffe, who tackles the topic of characterization. Her book, Don’t Lick The Minivan and Other Things I Never Thought I’d … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: On Characterization, With Leanne Shirtliffe
How To Write Grief Memoir
IT WOULD BE HARD to estimate the percentage of students who enter my classes wanting to write grief memior. Half, maybe? Seventy-five percent, perhaps? I’ve never counted, but I know the numbers are … [Read more...] about How To Write Grief Memoir