The 1 thing the literary sex world needs — not
This headline and subsequent article annoyed me. I wasn’t the only one. This article. Straight men's desire for very young …
Category Archives: Writing
4 ways to not be a jerk when you return from a conference
Professional conferences can be exhausting. Can be? Make that “are always exhausting.” You’re running from panel to panel, perhaps sitting …
Take my memoir class at The Loft, April 12-May 17
I’m teaching a six-week “Memoir of Discovery” class at The Loft in Minneapolis from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, April 12-May 17. …
Review of Chris Offutt’s “My Father the Pornographer”
I reviewed My Father the Pornographer by Chris Offutt for the Feb. 21 Minneapolis StarTribune. Even though the discovery of his …
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, …
5 Memoirs for the Valentine’s Day cynic
If you’re like me, Valentine’s Day becomes been there, done that. I see it as a day for young love, …
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 …
One cause of writer’s block
How am I supposed to get any writing done with this in the house? Follow me on Instagram: rachael_hanel Trophy’s …
Mad Men writing prompt: Season 1, Episode 5
Mad Men Season 1, Episode 5: “5G” Episode summary: Don’s biological half-brother, Adam, sees Don’s picture in the newspaper and …
Mad Men writing prompt: Season 1, Episode 4
Season 1, Episode 4: “New Amsterdam” This episode veers away from the characters we’ve come to know in the first …
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