For the past few years, every June, I share a summer reading list with you all, of books that you (hopefully) won’t find on the many, many reading lists out there now. My suggestions this year are here. Continue reading “Step by Step”
Four Reasons You Might Be Mis-Identifying Your Inciting Incident
Ever notice how beaches have “runs” of marine life washing ashore? One week it’s conch shells, the next it’s jellyfish. Lately, I’ve experienced a run of my own — friends, colleagues, students, all struggling to pinpoint their inciting incident.
Continue reading “Four Reasons You Might Be Mis-Identifying Your Inciting Incident”
Moments of Dislocation
Ok, writers, let’s start with a writing exercise.
Think of a moment when something did not go as planned. Be specific—this won’t work if you think too broadly, like, “My 20s,” or “all of 2016.” Think of a surprise party you tried to plan, or the honeymoon interrupted by a hurricane. Summon the details for a moment. Now, write about it. Just a couple of paragraphs. Do it now. I’ll wait. Continue reading “Moments of Dislocation”