I've read a good many bad stories in writing workshops, from those in undergrad, to the ones I found in online communities, to those I've been in during my MFA; I've read a lot of bad stories. No, I take that back. I've read a lot of badly written stories. Few of the stories have … Continue reading Getting Through Tough Workshops
Category: Writer’s Woes
Don’t be Snobby
Someone asked me at the circulation desk for help finding "How to Kill a Mockingbird." I admit, I stared at her for a moment. It's like when someone refers to Frankenstein's monster as Frankenstein. These are classic literature pieces that people don't know; they misuse characters and plot devices, mispronounce, assume, and other such things, … Continue reading Don’t be Snobby
Yoga
I'm sure you've heard 'you are what you eat.' Well, I'm sorry to tell you this, but it's true. The food we give our bodies is the fuel we are putting in ourselves. If you put junk in, you'll get only junk out. Nourishment isn't just food, though. For a healthy mind, you'll also want … Continue reading Yoga
Beatrice B. Morgan 