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The director of the creative writing M.F.A.
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Little Dog, Big World
It’s all a lot.
Jan 4
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The Maddening, Wonderful Un-hack-ability of Writing
Some of the things that I once disliked about writing a novel— the slog, the seemingly unsolvable problems of plot and timeline and structure in such a…
Dec 14, 2025
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Shoutouts: Teaching and Editing and Cooking for Writers
Forgive the rare Pollyanna-ish-ness, but I am feeling lucky to be working with some truly dear and talented and smart and funny people.
Oct 19, 2025
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What to Look for When Hiring a Freelance Editor
Here are a couple anecdotes with identities hidden so as not to offend the subjects.
Sep 28, 2025
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In Praise of Liberal Arts
I moved my twins to their colleges this past weekend, and oh, was it a lot in every sense of the words “a lot.”
Aug 31, 2025
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Making Meaning in a Meaningless Time
I’ve been thinking about emotion, that sometimes irrational energy that lives and sleeps under our skin.
Jul 27, 2025
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Graduation Days
My kids graduated from high school!
Jun 21, 2025
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