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What’s making me happy this week (June 12)

June 12, 2015

This week features sunsets, writers, and postcards.

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RIP Vincent Bugliosi

June 9, 2015

Helter Skelter remains one of my favorite books.

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I wanted to hate this book from 1979, but I just couldn’t. Here’s why.

June 2, 2015

I found more useful advice in this book than I expected.

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Do you want to know what constitutes effective creative nonfiction? Here’s a great list

May 30, 2015

A must-read for anyone writing creative nonfiction.

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5 things I learned about writing from Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home

May 20, 2015

I consider Fun Home to be the perfect memoir.

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The 10 Stages of an Essay

May 14, 2015

My essays go through 10 stages on their way toward completion.

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What’s making me happy this week (May 10)

May 10, 2015

One thing is making me happy this week, but it’s a big thing.

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Don’t remember? No problem!

April 15, 2015

If you want to write memoir but don’t remember specific details of events, that’s OK. Here’s one way to address the issue.

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What’s making me happy this week (April 10)

April 12, 2015

My three favorite things this week come from the AWP Conference, held in Minneapolis April 8-11.

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3 things making me happy this week (March 27)

March 27, 2015

This week: Writing, photography, and a king.

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