I would like to write about revision this morning–that, and maybe about ways to frame writing assignments. Decades ago, I shifted from minimum word count…
I’m going to try to connect three things: this beautiful day in New Jersey, Pope Francis, and writing as pleasure. I have just finished reading…
I am responding in part to Cheryl’s and Drew’s invitation to rant about bad ideas about writing. In their CFP, they referred to the 1975…
Wonderful CWPA 2015 conference at Boise. Thanks to all who worked to bring this off in the beautiful town of Boise. I want to come…
Below is an essay assignment I am posting for my class next week. It’s a prelude to the next writing task, which will be to…
I’m working through grief about Ali. I’ve been here before–or at least in a place too much like this one, but that doesn’t make the…
My friend Carra constantly sends me things she thinks I should read. I know she’s trying to educate me, and that’s all right. A few…
I’m just saying: what would happen if writing teachers at all levels (think Lucy Calkins) made as their primary objective having fun with writing (writing…