Writing about peace
I’m honored to be part of this “Folios” edition of the journal War, Literature & the Arts. My friend, Jesse Goolsby, edited …
Tag Archives: essays
What are your favorite “discovery” memoirs?
I couldn’t have said it better myself, so I’m not really going to try. I encourage you to read this …
The 10 Stages of an Essay
My essays go through 10 stages on their way toward completion.
One phrase you don’t need to write in memoir
Are you using these two simple words that only serve to create distance between you and the reader?
7 books for the nonfiction writer on your holiday list
Seven must-read books for any nonfiction writer.
Refuting 4 reasons NOT to take my Loft youth class
In a previous post, I explained that the topic for my Loft youth class (July 14-18, 10:45-12:15) is not exactly …
3 reasons to sign up for my Loft youth writing class
The week of July 14-18, I’ll be teaching a class at The Loft in Minneapolis titled “Will I Always Be …
I’m offering a writing class for young adults
I’m thrilled to say that I will be a teaching artist at The Loft in Minneapolis for the first time …
Family plots
I’m excited to post the first installment in what I hope will be a regular series on my blog. I …
On my wish list for years
This is my personal collection of The Best American Essays books. I don’t buy it every year, but most years. …
