The third post of this series will focus on what to do AFTER you’ve completed a novel manuscript and/or your graduate degree in writing. In the second Mrs. To MFA post (found HERE) I discussed the difference between being an amateur writer and a professional author. Now that I’ve finished my MFA in Creative Writing, I … More From Mrs. To MFA: Part 3
I’ve always been a huge fan of Pinterest. Maybe it’s because I’m a visual person. I like to “Pin” gluten-free recipes, pictures of tiny houses, and articles about various topics that I plan to read later. I know several writers who use Pinterest to curate writing tips and inspirational quotes all in one place. And some … More Using Pinterest as a Writing Tool
There comes a point in every writer’s journey where they have to decide whether their writing is something they want to pursue on a professional level (as an author) or if they are content to write for themselves and a handful of internet followers (as an amateur writer and blogger). For me, this turning point … More From Mrs. to MFA: Part 2
I am not a party-person. I don’t enjoy being the center of attention, and –outside of teaching situations–when people look to me to make decisions, I get sweaty. That was part of the reason why my husband and I chose to buck tradition and go with a teeny-tiny intimate wedding last fall. The things that … More From Mrs. to MFA: Part 1
The site has a new, more responsive look and color scheme. Let me know what you think! This past weekend I completed the requirements for my MFA and completed another step in my journey to become a professional writer. The past few months have been full of life changes for me–from planning a wedding and starting a new job, … More The next chapter…
As I become more serious about my writing habits, I find that I’m increasingly curious about the writing habits of others. I read once that Philip Pullman (a childhood favorite) wrote his daily pages in a shed in his back garden. For a lot of writers, writing is very private, fragile, and solitary work. It might … More Finding the Right Writing Space
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