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Cover Reveal: Necessary Madness

August 4, 2016August 4, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

I’m thrilled to unveil the new cover for my ebook and paperback re-release of Necessary Madness. Check it out below! Continue reading →

Wednesday Word: Captivate

August 3, 2016August 3, 2016 | Jenn Crowell
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(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

June 8, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

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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

May 18, 2016May 18, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

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

May 11, 2016May 16, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

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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!

May 10, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

A-to-Z Reflection [2016]

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

May 4, 2016May 10, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

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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

April 23, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

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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

April 19, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

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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 →

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