From avid reader to avid writer
Marie Medevielle just finished her second term with teacher Inge Lamboo. The course has been such an inspiration for her that …Read More

5 great places to submit your poetry
Ready to submit but wondering where? Wonder no more. We have five great suggestions for you—journals made with love that …Read More

A commitment to creativity
You would think that Surya Ramkumar would have no time for anything else aside from her family (she has two …Read More

Great places to submit your flash fiction
Wondering where to submit your flash fiction? Here are some great places to start. Flash fiction is usually defined as …Read More

An evening with Michael Chabon
Michael Chabon, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, recently spoke in Amsterdam at the …Read More

Do’s and don’ts of critiquing
The critique—it’s the heart of any workshop and the thing that causes the most anxiety. Here I’ve pulled together my …Read More

Thoughts on inspiration, publication and handling rejection
Christina Frei is a former student of mine and now colleague, and it’s been amazing to see how she’s grown …Read More

5 tips for making your writing stronger
Here are some of our favorite takeaways: Ground your piece in a concrete scene or scenes. Put your readers there in …Read More

Becoming the writer you want to be
Every term we get questions from students along the lines of “what should I do to take my writing to …Read More
