Flooded in Vermont
As all in Vermont know, and many across the country also know, Vermont ended up suffering a catastrophic flood on the 10th and 11th of July.
Exploring the MFA at Solstice
That’s the way residencies work. You’re surrounded for a brief time, and you’re lifted into places you didn’t expect.
Reading in the World
It’s been a while since I was at a residency in person, and teaching at Solstice MFA reminded me what I love about these residencies when they’re irl. They’re more than classes. They’re more than readings. They’re more than workshop. So much happens in the interstices.
Howling and Unbecoming
She pulled the suitcase slowly over the litter of ice chunks and grit. She held it steady so it wouldn’t tip. As she stopped under the bus stop sign, she carefully set it from two to four wheels, as if it was full even though it was almost empty. Lina didn’t know how she had lost all her things.
Wait, What is a Scene? (Part II)
Scofield’s primary point is that each scene has a pulse, which writers can think about in all kinds of ways, but, basically, the scene has emotional dynamics that relate to the overall story. The characters have wants or needs.
Wait, What’s a Scene? (Part I)
We often talk about scenes like we know what they are, but I sometimes see students mistake the following non-scenes for scenes . . .
Surviving as colleges fail
Surviving in the current landscape of higher ed isn’t always easy, but my MFA program has a huge and exciting announcement.
It’s a great scene, but is it the scene you need?
It’s a great scene, but is it the scene you need?
Teaching and Reading in July 2021
It’s residency time again, which means teaching and reading. Because everything’s online, you could show up, no matter where you are.
What to read during a teaching year like no other
It’s really been a teaching year like no other, and that definitely has been part of my blogging problem of late. I’m simply tired. You know, like the rest of you.