I’m thrilled to unveil the new cover for my ebook and paperback re-release of Necessary Madness. Check it out below! Continue reading
Writing
Wednesday Word: Captivate
(I love writing prompts, so I was thrilled to see this series from Deb Runs. She has a cool blog linkup for each week’s word — check it out if you’re a blogger.)
Today’s Wednesday Word is “captivate.” When I read it, I immediately thought of two things: my goals for my writing, and the way I feel about my characters. Continue reading
{Writing Wednesday} 5 Surefire Ways to Write About Foreign Settings
I frequently get asked what my research process is when writing about foreign settings, so I thought I’d share a few tips. Continue reading
{Writing Wednesday} 5 Disadvantages of Low-Residency MFA Programs
In a previous post, I detailed the numerous advantages to the low-residency model of creative writing study. Now let’s take a look at the downsides. Continue reading
{Writing Wednesday} 5 Advantages of Low-Residency MFA Programs
There are nearly forty low-residency MFA programs in the United States, and more are springing up each year. These innovative options are popular with good reason, as they offer several advantages over traditional MFA studies. (They also offer several distinct disadvantages, which I’ll detail in a forthcoming post.) Continue reading
Blogging A to Z, and Loving It!
![A-to-Z Reflection [2016]](https://jenncrowellauthor.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/a-to-z-reflection-2016.jpg?w=764)
I wasn’t sure whether I would actually finish the A to Z Blogging Challenge this past April, but I did — and absolutely loved it. I’ve learned so many things from the experience. Continue reading
{Writing Wednesday} Professional Development Strategies for MFA Students
With both the academic job market and the publishing industry in less-than-optimal straits, it’s easy for MFA students to feel apprehensive and disheartened about their post-graduation prospects. Here are several strategies for keeping afloat in tough times. Continue reading
Owning Your Truth
I believe strongly in the power of narrative to shape and heal. The stories we tell about ourselves hold the potential to empower us, and allow us to own our truths. Continue reading
The Double-Edged Sword of Creative Passion
I wrote earlier about the power of longing in fiction, and today I want to talk about the role of passion in writing. Continue reading
