As you might recall from my list of goals to achieve in 2019, one of my plans for the year was to finish edits on the current draft of Guises to Keep. And as you may have seen in my June Check-In a few weeks ago, I am way behind where I wanted to be […]
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As you might know, it’s been a little over a year since I earned my Bachelor’s of Arts degree in English and Communications. A lot of that time has been spent asking myself “What now?” and “What next?” More recently, I’ve been looking into MFA programs so I can pursue my Master’s. I’m still in […]
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In the writing community, there are plenty of things to debate. Among the most prominent arguments out there is the use of the Oxford comma. The Oxford comma is the comma found separating the penultimate and final item in a list. “Some of my favorite bands include 5 Seconds of Summer, Sheppard, 98 Degrees, and Westlife.” […]
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While I was in college, I had the good fortune to host a weekly radio program with the school’s student-run radio station. A lot of time was spent ahead of each broadcast assembling the perfect playlist comprised of old favorites, newer discoveries, monthly themed shows, and whatever I was in the mood for that particular […]
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One question I am asked frequently about my writing process is why I write the first draft of any project by hand. In this digital age where we have mini-computers in our pockets at any given point, laptops, tablets, and other devices, some people find it strange that I like to carry a notebook and […]
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