Feb 9, 2010 | My Story, Writing
In 2010, a school in California banned the dictionary after a student looked up the term oral sex. Funny, right? It would be if this was The Onion, but it’s an all too enlightening example of exactly why I found teaching so frustrating. I was running poetry...
Nov 20, 2024 | Craft, Writing
So you’re writing a short story. But what exactly does that mean in terms of word count? Short stories come in all shapes and sizes, with word counts that vary widely based on the story type and where you’re hoping to publish. Loosely speaking, a short story can be...
Sep 18, 2024 | Craft, Writing
Writers often find ourselves trying to balance desire to express creativity and the need to refine our craft. You want to share our stories with the world, but first, you have to make sure those stories resonate and captivate your readers. There’s always more to...