So, as we all know, I'm doing my MFA (Masters of Fine Arts) online. Going into the program, I assumed that I would be among like-minded peers, fellow writers like myself, who had ideas of furthering themselves within the writing and career world. Turns out, that wasn't really the case. There are several students that … Continue reading Woes of an Online MFA Student
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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
A Writer’s Woes like a Rockpile
This post isn’t so much about writing; it’s more of a PSA about mental health. I had one of those mild breakdowns this week, and this is one way of working through it, and if it helps someone else along the way, awesome. Ever get that not-good-enough feeling? I know I do. I complain about … Continue reading A Writer’s Woes like a Rockpile
