Writing Vivid Scenes or The Suggestion of a Scene
Writing Vivid Scenes or The Suggestion of a Scene What a brief passage from The Great Gatsby can teach writers about movement, atmosphere, memory, and meaning through a few … Read more
Voice
Ottla Kafka: A Story of Love and Sass Nearly Erased
Ottla Kafka: A Story of Love and Sass Nearly Erased Most of us will never face the kind of choice Ottla Kafka faced. But we are asked, again and … Read more
Voice and Point of View in Writing: The Essential Distinction
Voice and Point of View in Writing: The Essential Distinction Voice and point of view are two of the most searched and most misunderstood concepts in writing craft. Even … Read more
Frances Kelsey thalidomide
Frances Kelsey and Thalidomide: The Sass That Saved Thousands Dr. Frances Kelsey The FDA Medical Officer Who Practiced Medicine With Scientific and Ethical Integrity Not all courage roars. Sometimes … Read more
Mr. Rogers Courage
Mr. Rogers Courage: Why This Sass Star Still Teaches Us How to Live with Clarity and Compassion Mr. Rogers offered a kind of courage the culture didn’t yet have … Read more
Authentic Voice: Reclaiming Your Power
Authentic Voice Reclaiming Your Power Someone once told me I was “too much.” Truthfully, I’ve heard variations of that all my life. Pushing through the pressure to agree, stay … Read more