Why We Write

Lately I’ve been reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. I’ve been drawing it out, since I always seem to read the saddest parts in public, and I hate crying in front of people. But just this week I picked it up again, and, before I got to another incredibly sad part, I read a passage… Continue reading Why We Write

Guest Post: A Challenge to Read for Fun

I wrote a guest post (my first!) about how to get back into the habit of reading for fun. You can check it out on John’s blog, Write me a Book, John! You should also spend some time reading his other posts, because they’re always enjoyable!

Blast from the Past: A Lesson in Self Esteem

I’ve been thinking a lot about reading lately, so this post is a sort of continuation of Wednesday’s post “Reading as a Writer,” except I think it’s a little more interesting…Enjoy! Most of us hate reading our old writing, but there’s something to be said about studying it and realizing where you’ve grown. Honestly, I enjoy reading… Continue reading Blast from the Past: A Lesson in Self Esteem