Reading Challenges
“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” ― Stephen King Keeping the reading spark alive Sometimes I go through a reading dry spell. Maybe I haven’t found the right book for the moment or I’m preoccupied with a Netflix binge, or I just finished grading 75 freshman comp essays and the thought of even reading a … Read more
Defining Creative Writing Success I’ve been meaning to write this post for a long time, but I’ve been struggling. How can I advise you to take stock of all your writing accomplishments last year when I’ve not done my own list? How can I do my own list when I feel like I’ve not done anything this past year in the creative writing department? Or any other department for that … Read more
Closing Out Your Creative Writing Year As the year draws to a close, it’s often the time when we take stock of our lives and set goals for the coming year. I’ll confess, my list of New Year’s resolutions is usually pretty lengthy, and it’s divided into different areas of my life. I always try to come up with a few writing resolutions, but like with any goals for the … Read more
We’re deep into winter, and The Association of Writing Programs Conference, or AWP, is upon us again! This literary behemoth, which has grown exponentially in attendance and scope over the years, can be daunting, both for vets and newbies alike. How do you get the most bookish bang for your buck at an event that spans four days and attracts some 12,000 like-minded individuals? We here at Plume have a … Read more
Want to know what to do when you’ve finished a story? crafted a slick, concise, gut-wrenching piece of flash memoir? written a poem? Do you have tips for finding publications for your work? How do you steel yourself for the expected rejections?
Writing can be a lonely business…. Where do you turn to when you need some support for your work? Do you belong to a writing group? Are there books that offer inspiration? Do you long for community? or do you prefer to be left alone?
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