Last weekend, I went with a group of friends to see the movie The Man Who Invented Christmas, which follows Charles Dickens and how he came to write A Christmas Carol. As a writer, there were many things I connected with throughout the movie. I won’t spoil too much about the movie, but here are some things a writer can identify with (or groan in agreement with) in this movie.
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PWR Retreats for 2017
One of the unique things about the PWR major is the retreats we organize every spring and fall semester. These retreats are mini writer’s conferences with workshops given by upperclassmen. We also have food, games (including an elevator pitch game), and plenty of laughter and fun. Here’s a taste of what the 2017 retreats looked like.
The Waiting: A Writer’s Guide to a Publisher’s Timeline
Being a writer requires a lot of patience. It can take months to hear back on a submission, and sometimes you may never hear back at all. How do you stop yourself from fretting constantly over your precious manuscript sitting at a publishing house?
How Traveling Helps With Humor Writing
How can you consistently generate things to make people laugh? Living in Ireland for a semester gave me some new insights on how to strengthen my funny bone that I’d love to share with you.
Finding Time to Write in a Busy World
Free time never seems to be in abundance. But here’s the secret: You can’t wait for your schedule to magically open up. Here are five must-do’s for writers who want to take their work to the next level.
Writers Watching Movies: Much More Than “I Liked it”
The first time I saw Wonder Woman, I asked my dad what he thought and he replied, “I liked it. It was good.” This simple response boggled my mind.
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