Writing is a solitary activity, but even the most introverted of writers has to come out of their isolation occasionally for support, sustenance, and supper. Community can mean different things for people. For a group of students from a previous Writing Academy class, it means weekly video writing dates. For others, it means a built-in… Continue reading #WritingCommunity
Inside the Writing Academy: with Penny Mickelbury
Penny Mickelbury joins the Writing Academy to share her knowledge, wit, and tips for incorporating a touch of mystery and suspense into your work. Even if you're not a mystery writer, Mickelbury's advice may surprise you. We writers tell stories, and stories are about the lives characters live, and the arc of living a life… Continue reading Inside the Writing Academy: with Penny Mickelbury
Inside the Writing Academy: Luci Dreamer
Hi, my name is Luci Dreamer and I am a self-published author. My love of writing goes back to elementary school where I was always the last one to put away my writing journal after lunch. In high school, I enjoyed writing short stories and poems for our school’s literary magazine. It wasn’t until I… Continue reading Inside the Writing Academy: Luci Dreamer
Alumnus News: Luci Dreamer Announces Release of Book
Join the Writing Academy blog in congratulating student Luci Dreamer on the release of her latest book, The Burden of Happiness! Sarah Leeds is haunted by horrible events in her past that have left her frozen in time when it comes to connecting with other people. She would rather go through life with minimal interaction than… Continue reading Alumnus News: Luci Dreamer Announces Release of Book
Inside the Writing Academy: Meet Anna Burke
My first book, Compass Rose, was the product of the WA. The program gave me the courage, tools, and support I needed to take the manuscript from the mess on my hard drive to something publishable, and perhaps even more valuably, introduced me to a warm and vibrant community of writers and readers. So, when… Continue reading Inside the Writing Academy: Meet Anna Burke
Inside the Writing Academy: with Finnian Burnett
This week in the WA, we’re talking to Anna Burke about exploding genres and subverting tropes. While tropes can be handy, and who doesn’t love a good friends-to-lovers romance, sometimes a writer needs to step out of the norm and explore their boundaries. Margaret Atwood does this beautifully in her collection “Stone Mattress", a book… Continue reading Inside the Writing Academy: with Finnian Burnett
Looks Like We Made It, After All…
Good bye, 2020! Join the Writing Academy in saying farewell to 2020 as some of our former and current instructors and students chime in on their hopes and dreams for 2021: https://youtu.be/x2KClLwsUOg
2020 Year End Surprise
Join us on 12/31/2020 as the Writing Academy bids farewell to 2020 with a special year end surprise featuring Finn Burnett, RJ Samuel, Karelia Stetz-Waters, Melissa Brayden, and more!
A Very Happy Holiday Reading List
The holidays are no longer right around the corner. They're here! And with them, comes a special edition of the Writing Academy blog: A Very Happy Holiday Reading List! No matter how you choose to celebrate the season, snuggling up with a reaffirming book is a surefire way to brighten your spirits & bring cheer… Continue reading A Very Happy Holiday Reading List
The Art of Showing
This week, the Writing Academy welcomed author, and return instructor, Karelia Stetz-Waters for a class on the art of showing, not telling. When you lay a big information dump on your reader, chances are you're telling. When you put an emphasis on showing action in order to convey the emotions you want your reader to… Continue reading The Art of Showing
