Even Art Should Be Taken Seriously
By JAVI REDDY There is a notion held by non-artistic people that creatives sit around half-nude for most of their days, stewing in their emotions, talking to their cats, as they try to bring to life some sort of masterpiece. I deplore this idea- not all of us own cats. Some days, it happens for […]
We Write from Our Scars
By SARAH DITTMORE “It’s a great story,” my teacher acquiesced. I beamed with the smile of an over-achiever receiving the much longed-for validation of a superior. “But you’re not ready to write it.” My smile vanished, and indignation took its place. “What do you mean I’m not ready to write it? I wouldn’t have written […]
Best Writing Advice: Get a Hobby
BEST WRITING ADVICE: GET A HOBBY The lettuce wilted. The basil died as soon as it flourished, and the oregano never sprouted in the first place. This was two years ago while I was in the panicked grip of writer’s block, and all I could think about were the words: “Get a hobby, they’d said. […]