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 …
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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 …
Ek….what? Writing about art in nonfiction
In my MASS436 Specialized Writing class at MSU-Mankato on Monday, I introduced students to ekphrasis — writing about art. We …
A writer’s challenge: Staying organized
I’ve been reorganizing my colossal mess of papers and boxes. My excuse is that I’m a writer — of course …
George Herter’s “Belgian burgers”
The George Herter recipe experience begins. His “Belgian burgers” looked easy, so I started with that. And how could I …
Mankato’s writing talent
Mankato is home to three 2017 Minnesota Book Award finalists, who all appeared March 9 at the local Barnes and …
I am a writer because…
…of this place: And these books: On Tuesday, I went inside the Waseca-Le Sueur Public Library for the first time …
Time for a hodgepodge post
You know you’re busy when it’s hard to find the time to bang out 300-400 words for a blog post! …
Don’t even think of publishing unless you’ve done these 4 things
Photo Credit: Pascal Schwab via Compfight cc Whenever I give writing workshops or teach a writing class, I always end …
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 …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 