Who hasn't wanted to be part of a secret society? I'm a writer and educator, specifically for high schoolers. I can't do that alone. I need teenagers on the inside. I've created a facebook group to talk about weird writerly, readerly, teacherly, or weirderly things. I ask questions, my secret society of teenagers answer. Also… Continue reading Strangers: A Secret Society
Tag: for the Writers
Thanks for the Memories: for Yaz & Mus(e)ic
I'm at writer's retreat telling Yasmeen that I'm listening to "One night and one more time, thanks for the memories, thanks for the memories..." and she's not sure how she could write from that anything but "memories memories." Here's what I'm writing. Sometimes a soundtrack of words actually works. How many words have I typed… Continue reading Thanks for the Memories: for Yaz & Mus(e)ic
Central Illinois Creative Writing Lessons
I have BIG news! BIG!!!! If the following applies to you (or someone you know), pay attention! High Schooler Located in Central IL area Interested in creative writing (experience optional) I have news for these people! This fall I am beginning creative writing lessons. How does this work? Whether you're interested in poetry, novels, short… Continue reading Central Illinois Creative Writing Lessons
A Poem Written
You pick up a pen and start writing. Perhaps a tale of faeries and nymphs, perhaps an epic of swashbuckling adventure, or perhaps a poem of rich imagery and theme. Regardless, you’re writing now. Refusing to be bested by a… Continue reading A Poem Written
Should You Quit Your Job? or, Walking with Destiny
I had the privilege of hearing Brian Fenimore from Plumbline Ministries speak on Destiny this past weekend. I highly recommend purchasing his series here. Whether you aren't sure what your destiny is, or whether you know and are looking for practical and spiritual steps to carry it out, this teaching is for you. Something I learned: No… Continue reading Should You Quit Your Job? or, Walking with Destiny
Writing Like Rain
Haven't had a writer's prompt from "A Year of Writing Dangerously" in awhile (you can check out the other two here and here.) 1. What is your own metaphor for fear of writing that first line? Here's my answer: Writing is like the rain: you can admire from afar, but to truly experience it you… Continue reading Writing Like Rain
Book Review: The World Split Open
Great Authors on How and Why We Write This is a collection of speeches (in written form) on how and why we write. I have to admit some of the transcript seemed odd to have been spoken - it made me wonder if it was altered for text or if the person who spoke it… Continue reading Book Review: The World Split Open
Collaborative Writing: Apollo’s Prophecy
My friend Doble and I are collaborating on a fairytale. And by "are" I mean "were when right out of college, then she left the country to get her masters and we put it on pause, now she's back and we're starting it up again, but soon she'll be leaving to get a doctorate and… Continue reading Collaborative Writing: Apollo’s Prophecy
The Author’s Role for Change
I only just finished a series of articles on fiction and had planned on not posting an article-style blogpost for awhile. Switch things up a bit, right? Then this happened, and I thought, may as well while it's fresh in my mind. I have a day-job. In fact, in case you hadn't noticed, so far… Continue reading The Author’s Role for Change
5 Things I Learned at Karitos 2014
This post could be "500 things I learned at Karitos 2014" I think. My brain and my heart is full and processing. But I decided to keep this short and sweet. Art Ministry is Helps Ministry Multiple speakers hit on this. Our calling in Scripture is not to make music or dance or write or… Continue reading 5 Things I Learned at Karitos 2014