Tag: creative nonfiction
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Ten Reasons I am Grateful for AWP
This week I attended my second AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) annual conference in Washington, D.C. Here are ten reasons why I am grateful for this experience: Meeting writers and editors in person who I only knew through blogging and social media such as, Allison K Williams (read my post about her amazing book, […]
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Writing to Discover
In an essay I am writing about my son I am discovering just how much I love my children. This feels odd to write because of course I already know that I love my children. But as I challenge myself to go deeper in this essay, to be more truthful, to choose words that resonate […]
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Iowa City Inspiration
I just returned from a quick overnight trip to Iowa City. There are many things I love about this city. Like…. But the real reason I return to Iowa City every summer is the way it inspires my writing. Today I attended a free lecture by Juliet Patterson, “Alternative Fuel Sources: Powering the Non-narrative Essay.” […]
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My Summer Priority–write, write, write
People often don’t realize how hard those of us in an academic community work during the year. The enviable focus is on our summers “off”—which assumes a career of leisure in higher education. I am actually on a twelve-month contract, though, so I will go in to the office every day this June and July. […]
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Writing teaches writing
After reading this article by Ben Huberman at The Daily Post I clicked over to the Paris Review to read their full interview of John McPhee in a new series called “The Art of Nonfiction.” I always appreciate reading about the process of successful writers. Typically, I find myself inspired to write after reading how […]
Teri McDowell Ott 