Writer + Dancer
This year I’ve learned about tracking writing progress, building my writing community, and more. It’s been an enjoyable ride, and I hope you find these tips helpful! … Continue reading3 Things I Learned in 2023: Writer Edition
Over the last few years, I’ve gathered several writing prompts and exercises that have been exponentially helpful for my writing. This post lists a few that I want to share! … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 9: Writing Prompts
A couple weeks ago I had to write some essays about fiction, poetry, and my thesis. It was a challenging but important experience. Overall, I’ve come to identify ethical themes and questions both in my thesis and the general world of fiction. … Continue readingEthical Questions in My Thesis
Since beginning graduate school I’ve used the word “chaos” a lot. Either if I’m talking about my program or my personal life, cooking or work, the word “chaos,” or the concept of it, comes up. Honestly, I thought it was just a reflection of my mental state and a fun way to perceive my busy life, so I didn’t get dragged down by negativity. After some thought though, I’ve come to recognize that “chaos” means a lot more to me than craziness and a busy work/life balance. … Continue readingArtistic Perceptions of “Chaos”
Drafting the proposal for my MFA thesis has been challenging to say the least. My proposal has to incorporate discussions of craft, theme, and theory to demonstrate my mastery of fiction, and this has led me to evaluate the relationship between theory and contemporary writing. … Continue readingUsing Theory as a Writer
This week with my writing group (now officially renamed the UN, for the Unreliable Narrators) we talked about narrative Point-of-View (POV). But how do people decide to write from these unique POVS? And why does it matter what POV you write from? … Continue readingA Quick Thought on Writing From Different POVs
Any writer knows the pressure to get the first chapters PERFECT for submitting to contests and publishing houses. So, when it comes to revising your work and implementing feedback, it’s about how you approach and pursue feedback. … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 8: Implementing Feedback
I’ve been a writing tutor for about 5 years and in the Fall of 2022, I began teaching freshmen college English at San Jose State University. After two full semesters of teaching, I’ve noticed something: being good at writing is not based on just talent or good education, but also on what your environment and community tells you about writing. … Continue readingWhat I’ve Learned from Teaching Writing
This month has been spent between states of meditation and prayer and intense stress. Yet, I’ve found myself thinking critically about my writing, more than ever before. Writing is meant to be a meditation: a place where creativity can heal wounds and rebuild positive foundations in the mind. … Continue readingWriting, Meditation, and Mindfulness
Each year AWP puts on a conference where readers, writers, academics, literary magazines, small presses, publishing houses, and creative arts programs meet and share their insights and expertise. This was my first year at AWP, and I was ecstatic to attend. I essentially left AWP feeling equally overwhelmed as I was excited. … Continue readingReflection on AWP 2023