Elie Wiesel: Blessed Be His Memory
One of the things I miss about working at the newspaper is covering major figures who rolled through Mankato. I …
Category Archives: Inspiration
Writing workshop: Grand Marais, Minnesota
If you’ve never been to Grand Marais, it’s the perfect place to bask in creativity. The town, in the very …
Facing rejection: Tips for writers
Photo Credit: Simpel1 via Compfight cc My philosophy regarding rejection is pretty simple: submit widely, and you’ll probably get a …
Mad Men writing prompts: Season 1, Episode 6
Mad Men Season 1, Episode 6: “Babylon” Episode recap: The theme in this episode is “love in exile.” Don’s chasing Rachel, …
Will I always write about the Manson family?
If you’re a writer, try this exercise: Sit down with a group of people who’ve read your book and have …
Mad Men writing prompt: Season 1, Episode 3
Season 1, Episode 3: “Marriage of Figaro” As evidenced by the title, this episode is about marriage. Betty and Don …
Writing prompts courtesy of Mad Men
I love Mad Men. I loved it when I watched it on AMC and I’m loving it now as …
So you’re a published author. It will be easy to get another book published. Think again.
On November 5, a powerhouse trio of Minnesota writers entertained those of us who descended upon Grand Marais for a festival …
4 tips for writing sadness
Recently my friend and I were talking about how heavy it can be to write sad stories. She’s writing a …
Six months ago, I thought this plant was dead
Whenever a new shoot on my cordyline plant emerges, a droplet of water appears on it. Six months ago this …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 