How could it end any other way? You called me, and I came home to your heart. – Robert Browning

This quote is one of my favorite things ever written about love. It’s great for the succinct way it captures that sense of love’s inevitability. Resistance is futile—you might as well just fall. But also, it illustrates the best way to write about love: simply. Continue reading “Writing About Love”

Since the new year often infuses new vigor into writers, nudging us to put ourselves out there more—submitting work for publication and contests, applying for residencies and fellowships—let’s talk about triumphing over the slush pile. Continue reading “Submitting Your Truest Self”