Monthly Archives: April 2010

On Stanley Kunitz, Memoir, and Fiction

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Christi Craig

Sitting in my critique group the other night, it was Stanley Kunitz who came to mind as we discussed the challenges in writing memoir. Not because Stanley Kunitz wrote memoir, but because his poem, The Layers, seemed to answer the … Continue reading →

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It’s Wednesday. Wake up.

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Christi Craig

Every Wednesday, I write a post based on Today’s Word at Wordsmith.org. You can find past essays or flash fiction pieces under the Wednesday’s Word topic on the sidebar. From Wordsmith.org, Today’s word: callithump. noun. 1. A noisy, boisterous celebration … Continue reading →

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The Mother, The Writer: History repeats itself.

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Christi Craig

When I was pregnant with my first child, experienced parents approached me and my rounded belly and always smiled an empathetic smile. One by one, they hinted at what I was in for once that baby arrived: no sleep, life … Continue reading →

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