Dear Luminous Writer, Maybe you’re in a full-hearted stretch of writing, your notes wild, your drafts humming. Or maybe you haven’t touched your pages in weeks, and the work feels far away. Wherever you are, I want to offer this: you can begin again. Always. And you...
Read like a writer this summer—and maybe win a spot in one of my courses! A free reading challenge designed to help you notice the craft behind great writing. As you read, you’ll mark off squares on the bingo card whenever you encounter storytelling elements that move...
Dear Luminous Writer, There’s a haze hanging over the desert today as the summer months creep up on us. I take it on faith that the sea is still out there, even though I can’t quite glimpse it in the distance. The closer mountains are visible, but the...
Are you a writer looking to enhance your skills and make an informed decision about your educational path? This comprehensive guide explores the key differences between pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing and enrolling in online writing courses....
Not too long ago, I met with a writer who—like so many in our community—is working hard to develop her craft. She’s showing up for her writing, doing the tough work to hone her voice and understand what she’s here to say. Our meeting was to discuss a fairly new piece...
