Tag Archives: writing and life

You Talk Too Much: Balancing Dialogue and Narrative

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Christi

I’ve just returned from a trip home to Texas. I took with me plenty of pens and paper, books and ideas; once I touched down and hooked up with family I hadn’t seen in years, though, everything but the loving … Continue reading →

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Three Lessons for the Traveling Writer

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Christi

Even though we knew we couldn’t get into the onsite events at AWP, Victoria Flynn and I went to Chicago last weekend anyway. We had a hotel. We had ambition. And, my goodness, we had a great time. Lesson One: … Continue reading →

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When Writing and Life Intersect: Hidden Treasures

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Christi Craig

A few months ago, I wrote a post about Peter Brown’s book, The Curious Garden — a story about a young boy who turns an abandoned piece of land into a place of beauty, creativity and community. If you read … Continue reading →

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