A Writing Life
Quotable Tuesday-Marion Winik
Today’s quote comes to us from writer Marion Winik whose risk taking in area of creative nonfiction and the personal essay make me proud to know her. She is a beacon of truth-telling in the sometimes foggy world of so-called…Happy Dance
Writing is an act of faith. We do it because we have a story we think needs telling. We begin and, really, we never know if these words on the page will find a larger readership. When they do, it…More Digital Revelatory Thoughts or Learning to Surf the Tsunami
True story: Last month, I hopped on my bike and joined thousands of Austinites on the East Austin Studio Tour. One studio where I stopped was a digital boutique which creates apps. Inside, a handwritten sign on the wall said,…Quotable Tuesday-Sarah Sullivan
Today’s quote comes to us from my friend, fellow VCFA alumna and extraordinary picture book author Sarah Sullivan. I first met Sarah when she was a graduate assistant during one of my residencies at VCFA. After one particularly long day,…Giving Thanksgiving Thanks
“How are you?” friends and acquaintances ask and I pause, take a deep breath and then say, “Good. I’m good.” You see, I have to pause. I have to take a deep breath because this has been a year of…Quotable Tuesday-Don Tate
Today’s quote comes to us from my friend, fellow Austinite and illustrator Don Tate. Don came to children’s literature as an illustrator but has begun to write picture books as well. What I love about Don is that he takes…Out on the Bendy Branches
I am writer who likes public speaking. I like wiggly three year olds and I like thoughtful adults. I like thinking about an idea, fleshing it out, putting clothes on it, making it presentable, fun, engaging, even a little risky.…Quotable Tuesday-Uma Krishnaswami
Today’s quote comes to us from one of my favorite writing mentors Uma Krishnaswami. I first met Uma through Writers.com, a fabulous online writing community which offers great classes from memoir to children’s literature. Later I listened to her…Quotable Tuesday-Julie Larios
Today’s quote come to us from the poet Julie Larios. I had the great good fortune to have Julie as my advisor during my last semester at Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her honesty and her love of good writing…L2-Writing Right Now
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