Quote of the Week
“Find the entry point that will hold up … and the voice that will sustain the work.”—Dorothy Allison
The Writing Journey
In a recent post I compared the writing process to climbing a mountain. Now that I’ve just returned from the longest and the first international trip I’ve ever taken, I can compare the writing process to making a journey.
Writing Stories in Scenes
Here’s a fabulous writing exercise that can help fiction and nonfiction writers practice the art of writing a story in scenes.
Notes on Writing Memoir
Tips and insights from William Zinsser and others on writing memoir.
Interview: Maura MacNeil
Poet Maura MacNeil talks about the courage it takes to write, the importance of bringing generosity to our work, and the strength that comes from being part of a writing community.
