Happy birthday, Camilla
This is Camilla Hall. Today would have been her 76th birthday. She was an artist, a social worker, a gardener, …
Tag Archives: nonfiction
What some writers have in common with the Backstreet Boys
I heard a conversation the other day regarding the relationship between writers and their readers (aka the “audience”). And this …
How to generate ideas for memoir
Photo Credit: MarkGregory007 Flickr via Compfight cc I distinctly remember writing an essay in a writing workshop and then thinking, …
A writer’s little helper: The space break
I was working with a writer the other day, giving her some feedback on a long essay. She had used …
Reel Bay: An innovative, creative work of nonfiction
I enjoyed this book immensely. It’s about a woman’s search to find out more about Takako Konishi, who died in …
A tip for managing unwieldy essays
I’m a big fan of dumping my ideas onto a piece of paper when I’m writing an essay. It helps …
A peek into a tumultuous White House, 1973
I’m a little late to the party, but I’ve been listening to the “Bag Man” podcast about Spiro Agnew, hosted …
The year’s best nonfiction and fiction (according to me)
I set a big goal this year for my Goodreads Reading Challenge: 45 books. The most I ever pledged! This …
Forward motion is what counts
I’m a slow writer. My first book, WE’LL BE THE LAST ONES TO LET YOU DOWN: MEMOIR OF A GRAVEDIGGER’S …
Keeping the faith, one dollar at a time
I sold three books recently and received this check for $37.80. I could buy a decent dinner for two or …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 