Over my time in college, I’ve made it a point to jump on opportunities that take me outside the traditional path. By taking leaps into classes not necessarily required, I have studied film production, taken historical trips, and worked on grants for non-profits.
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Make it Snappy: The Art of the Six-Word Story
Hemmingway made a wager among his writer friends, claiming he could write a story in six words. They took him up on the bet, and on a napkin, Hemingway wrote the famous words: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” His friends paid him $10, no questions asked.
5 Things Journalism Can Offer (Fiction-Minded) Professional Writers
So, you want to be a novelist — or perhaps you’re hoping to be the next great manuscript editor or literary agent. Why should you take a journalism course? Put simply, it’s to grow your skillset as a writer, to make you well-rounded, and (let’s be honest) possibly earn you a buck or two
3 New Year’s Tips for Writers to Slay Their Goals
By Laurel Burgess Grab your sword, it’s time to slay your New Year’s goals. Sure, maybe you’ve struggled to accomplish your resolutions in the past,
Interview with Becca Schriner: Emerging Leader Scholarship Recipient
The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) Emerging Leaders Program announced 2016 Professional Writing Grad Becca Schriner as one of their 28 recipients.
HOW TO MAKE (REAL) FRIENDS ON INSTAGRAM AS AN AUTHOR
They say not to trust people you meet online, let alone fly out of state to meet them. Pictured: me, half-dead from elevation sickness, in Colorado with seven authors who connected via Instagram.
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