Of all good writing. What is at stake in yours?
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You are What you Read
Who needs shoes when you’ve got books?
Landscape Implies Persona
Description necessities human observation.
What does your setting word choice imply about the personality and preferences of the narrator?
How can these intentional choices develop plot or poetic theme?
Don’t let the “yellow drapes description” be a missed opportunity.
Hey, Thanks for Being a Writer
If I had a wish, it would be for your continued success in your craft. Warning: that success might take the form of failure. Sorry, I know how the hurt pounds. Breathe (seed-blown wishes). They will settle. They will grow.
What Do You Want?
Looking for a way to connect locally with a supportive and encouraging group of diverse writers? Sign up for a Frequency class, or visit one of our free events.
We’re in this together, and writing is worth fighting for.
Don’t Get Slipped Up
Even the discarded bits of life can be distracting. Don’t let anything occupy those precious moments carved out for writing.
Obligations and people demand time. If they love you, they will understand. “‘It is only half an hour’—‘it is only an afternoon’—‘it is only an evening’—people say to me over and over again—but they don’t know that it is impossible to command oneself sometimes to any stipulated and set disposal of five minutes—or that the mere consciousness of an engagement will sometimes worry a whole day. These are the penalties paid for writing books. Whoever is devoted to an Art must be content to deliver himself wholly up to it, and find his recompense in it. I am grieved if you suspect me of not wanting to see you, but I can’t help it.” —Charles Dickens (writing to Maria Beadnell Winter, a childhood sweetheart, who wished to make an appointment with him)
Pause to Process Before Putting to Page
Certain thoughts demands immediate, spontaneous expression, others unfurl so slowly no single point of creation is detectable. Writing is like this; some inpirations require a long, hot soak.
“There must be quite a few things that a hot bath won’t cure, but I don’t know many of them.” Sylvia Plath
No Matter What, Keep Writing.
The world needs your words.
Frequency’s Reading
A collection of frequency writers from last semester’s classes will be doing a reading December 14, 2:00pm-4:00-pm at 186 Carpenter Street. There will be a wide rage of styles and voices. And snacks! All are welcome to stop by and listen in.
Frequency Student Reading
Join Frequency Writers for an afternoon reading of poetry and fiction produced by our students in the fall semister classes. There will be refreshments and time to mingle. This event is free and open to all.
Date: December 14, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: 186 Carpenter Street
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