Unfortunately, there's elitism in all aspects of life, even the arts. But what matters is that when you're creating you're creating what YOU enjoy. It'll be pretty apparent if you're writing for others and the passion won't fill your work. It'll show. Trust me.
Read morePowerful Short Fiction that Inspires
Since my main writing genre is short stories, and it's a form I try to perfect regularly, I wanted to share some of my favorites that have simply blown me away. Form, function, content, all of it works to make your jaw drop and wonder: How did they DO that? Hope you'll take a look at some (or really all) of the ones listed.
Read more#ArtistTherapy: On CPs and Sensitivity
In this month's #artisttherapy let's talk critique partners (CPs) and the inherent sensitivity we all have (whether you want to admit it or not) when it comes to getting feedback on your work.
Read more#ArtistTherapy: The Comfort of Non-Forward Movement
This is a new regular (monthly) post I'm instituting on my site. In conferring with friends who are artists we hash out concerns, triumphs, and losses that only other artists may be able to understand. So this is me providing that outlet for other artists to say "I understand," Artists unite!
Read moreThe @GothamWriters Friday Night Write-in
I truly appreciate getting a complimentary pass to experience a write-in at the Gotham Writers Workshop. This was my first time doing one at Gotham Writers Workshop and it went by faster than I expected.
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