Tag Archives: craft

Remington Roundup: #AmReading (& more #reading)

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Christi Craig

This month I’ve rounded up links to books and an article for your reading pleasure, whether you’re looking to write more or simply settle in with a good story. The Books A while back, I interviewed Julia Stoops about her … Continue reading →

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#AmReading Ted Kooser: poems, nonfiction, craft

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Christi Craig

The Poetry Home Repair Manual (2005) Poems that change our perception are everywhere you look, and one of the definitions of poetry might be that a poem freshens the world. . . . . But how do you come up with … Continue reading →

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Your Next Book Study:
The Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donald Maass

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Christi

“Emotional craft isn’t a repackaging of old writing bromides. It’s a way of understanding what causes emotional impact on readers and deliberately using those methods. It’s a way to energize your writing with tools that are always available: your own … Continue reading →

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