I want to set my students up for success. They may have a day job but maintain their dream of one day getting their book published. The Professional Writing classes teach them the basics, and then their continued learning can happen at writing conferences.
Anyone who has aspired to create a piece of writing has asked themselves these questions. Writing can be a tedious and aggravating process, especially for beginners. What I, along with many writers, have experienced is that it’s easy to approach writing with an unrealistic mindset that can be discouraging and cause early writers to quickly give up on their works. Too often we expect perfection on the first pass. Or we worry too much about getting published.
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.
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,
As I prepare to hit the open road and leave college in the rearview mirror, I thought I might share a few thoughts about writing and life.
Blaze, Den, and Vision are a trilogy of books based on the Bible book of Daniel and set in a junior high school.
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