The Writer Who Hates to Write

I have the kind of relationship with writing that I otherwise primarily find with romantic partners–unhealthy, idealized, exploitative, immature, and more often draining than rejuvenating. Haha. I’ve observed that relationships of all kinds (writer/product, reader/content, boyfriend/girlfriend, mother/child, etc.) suffer most not during times of true strife, but when expectations color perspective and inhibit communication. Please, allow me to demonstrate: Spritely Southern Belle meets Midwestern Weirdo … Continue reading The Writer Who Hates to Write

Fancy a read? Try ‘Antinomic Breaths’ by Deanna Palm

Deanna Palm Professor Hamner English 376 4 May 2020 Antinomic Breaths I started keeping a journal on the first day of the Shelter in Place order. It seemed like a great way to stay sane at the time, though the sarcasm has been a two-edged sword. I began combing through the pages to see if there was something that I could share to people in … Continue reading Fancy a read? Try ‘Antinomic Breaths’ by Deanna Palm

Proofreading vs. Flow By: Laura Winton

Laura Winton, Writing Consultant I am the world’s worst proofreader, as some of you may have noticed.  I never find a typo until 5000 copies of an item have been run, and then it jumps right out at me.  Now, some of you may be thinking, “Laura, how can you be an English teacher and not be a good proofreader?  Isn’t that the heart of … Continue reading Proofreading vs. Flow By: Laura Winton