As an MFA candidate, you may think that the most important thing for you as a writer is “being read.” As someone who went down the MFA road in the nineties, and whose thesis formed the basis of my first book, I can tell you that longterm ownership of your creative work is far more…Continue reading MFA Students in Creative Writing: Why You Should Never Make Your MFA Thesis Available Online
Author: Michelle Richmond
Michelle Richmond is the New York Times bestselling author of six novels and two award-winning story collections, including The Marriage Pact, Golden State, and The Year of Fog. She is the founder and publisher of Fiction Attic Press and the creator of Novel in Nine.
5 Simple Everyday Habits to Increase Happiness
While no one can be happy every minute of every day, and while sadness has an important place in our emotional lives, we can cultivate happiness by creating a few simple habits and practicing them every day. 1. Make the beds every morning. It’s difficult to maintain order in a house, especially if you have…Continue reading 5 Simple Everyday Habits to Increase Happiness
The failure of the “stranger danger” rule – Adrian Gonzalez, suspect in Madyson Middleton’s death was “a nice kid”
Update, July 29, 12:54 p.m. PST : The 15-year-old suspect accused of sexually assaulting and and killing Madyson Middleton has been identified as Adrian Jerry Gonzalez. Gonzalez will be charged as an adult. The charges include “one count of murder that includes special circumstances of lying in wait, kidnap and sexual assault, and other counts…Continue reading The failure of the “stranger danger” rule – Adrian Gonzalez, suspect in Madyson Middleton’s death was “a nice kid”
5 Writing Habits You Need to Cultivate Now
Develop these 5 Writing Habits for a More Productive Writing Life Writing advice columns will often tell you to write every day, write a certain number of words a day, keep a journal, or find a writing group. While all of those practices are good, they may not work for you. During my 15 years…Continue reading 5 Writing Habits You Need to Cultivate Now
7 Modern Standing Desks You’ll Love
Adjustable Standing Desks for Your Modern Home Office Standing desks have been around for years, but are even more popular now that more people work from home. Because I spend most of my working time on my computer, writing books and running a small press, I’ve been searching a for modern standing desk that looks good,…Continue reading 7 Modern Standing Desks You’ll Love