A most influential book, and a most influential teacher
This book showed up at my house a couple of weeks ago. It came from my friend John, who was …
Author Archives: rachaelhanel
One key to becoming a better writer
Photo Credit: cobalt123 Flickr via Compfight cc I’m teaching a writing class this summer at my university. It’s the first …
I <3 book clubs!
đź–¤NEWSđź–¤ We are pleased to announce the relaunch of the #bloodmilkbookclub ! But first- some news on the last round’s …
What do you want to quit?
Photo Credit: Sheep”R”Us Flickr via Compfight cc. I’m sure alpaca farmers also feel pressure to be successful by the world’s …
Direct action, then and now
Last Wednesday I participated in a discussion after a screening of the documentary The Gentleman Bank Robber at Bryant-Lake Bowl in …
St. Michael’s, Alnwick, England
It’s been a long time since I’ve done a proper cemetery visit with a good camera. I’m in Alnwick, England, …
When the singer-songwriter’s life turns tragic
It’s been my theory that fans of bands fall into one of two camps: 1) They like the music. 2) …
More than a fondness for plants and cats
This short description of Camilla Hall appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle on May 18, 1974 — the day after …
Finding Inspiration in Free Events at the Public Library — BREVITY’s Nonfiction Blog
I’m reblogging this as someone who has given a lot of talks at public libraries. You never know where inspiration …
Storytelling in creative nonfiction: At odds?
Photo from Creative Commons via Flickr Sometimes you can teach something over and over and finally it sinks in for …
