Monthly Archives: January 2013

Two Great Writing Books and a Prompt

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Christi

Whatever kind of flash you write, fiction or non, the Rose Metal Press offers a book full of essays on craft and beautiful writing that will feed your creativity. I’ve mentioned the Field Guide to Writing Flash Nonfiction before: each … Continue reading →

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Becky Levine and the Basement of a Mall

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Christi

When I first dove in to read Becky Levine’s book, The Writing & Critique Group Survival Guide, I grabbed a pencil. I knew I’d be underlining and bookmarking and returning to the pages again and again. Every writer needs a … Continue reading →

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Deciding to Write a Memoir, Guest Post by Sandra Bornstein

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Christi

I met Sandra Bornstein after posting an author interview with Erika Dreifus, as Sandra was the winner of Quiet Americans. Sandra came to the blog as a reader, but today she shares her experience as an author. She’s crafted a lovely … Continue reading →

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