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The Farewell Letters: Part 2

Posted on August 16, 2021January 16, 2023 Lana

This “collection of letters” is a four part series of prose poetry that addresses both my reflections on the past and my hopes for the future. In this first complete letter, I am reflecting on my childhood as an adult. With these reflections, I am able to pull the puzzle of my life a part and yet, also bring it together. … Continue readingThe Farewell Letters: Part 2

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The Farewell Letters: Part 1

Posted on August 15, 2021January 16, 2023 Lana

This “collection of letters” is a four part series of prose poetry that addresses both my reflections on the past and my hopes for the future. In this introduction, I am greeting my reader–who could be anyone–and to whom the letter is addressed. … Continue readingThe Farewell Letters: Part 1

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Let’s Talk About Publishing: Traditional Publishing

Posted on July 16, 2021October 15, 2021 Lana

Publishing is not what it used to be. With my experience and research into the publishing industry, this first blog discusses traditional publishing and provides general definitions, research, and experience from writers and published authors. … Continue readingLet’s Talk About Publishing: Traditional Publishing

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10 Writing Tips

Posted on June 11, 2021December 28, 2021 Lana

Something I wished I had when I was a young and aspiring writer was some tips and tricks from other writers. So, I thought it may be helpful to share some advice, tips, and personal expereince. … Continue reading10 Writing Tips

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The Writing Process Pt. 4: Developing Your Writing Process

Posted on May 22, 2021May 20, 2021 Lana

As a writing consultant in my undergrad the focus in our practice was ALWAYS on the writer and their process. Similarly as creative writers, we must always be prepared to changing or altering our writing style so as to benefit our process and our product. … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 4: Developing Your Writing Process

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Selections: Scarlet Aureate Eyes

Posted on May 14, 2021August 18, 2021 Lana

Her every movement was intentional and swift, as if anticipating a Regime official to strike her at any moment. Her eyes gleamed under the moonlight, streaking gold and red –scarlet aureate– as if the sun had consumed her. … Continue readingSelections: Scarlet Aureate Eyes

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Working Together: Writers, Readers, & Fiction

Posted on March 23, 2021 Lana

Literature actually has a huge influence on how we approach relationships, adversity, and everyday life. So fiction is important, but how? And why do people write fiction? Through fiction, readers can fit their experiences into the storyline like a puzzle and utilize the fiction world to shape and understand their present reality. … Continue readingWorking Together: Writers, Readers, & Fiction

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Experimental Writing

Posted on February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 Lana

As writing styles evolve and new mediums become available for writers to share their work, traditional novels and structured poetry become less common among contemporary readers and writers. Experimental writing, while posing as radical to traditionalist writers, is gaining momentum and popularity. … Continue readingExperimental Writing

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I Intend To Stop Being Indifferent

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Lana

View my statement against racism and injustice. … Continue readingI Intend To Stop Being Indifferent

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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Writers

Posted on January 15, 2021January 4, 2021 Lana

Writers need goals too. We need something to push for, we need a purpose to write. The truth is that we sometimes get lost and we need to be put back on track. New Year’s Resolutions, or year-long goals, can help writers stay focused and accomplished. … Continue reading10 New Year’s Resolutions for Writers

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