Posts Tagged ‘teaching’
inspiration and work
I am currently teaching three classes–two online Mother Words classes and a prose revision class at the Loft–and I’m busy, especially when you add the girls and Stella’s spring break last week and writing and editing and family and friends (well, you get the picture). There isn’t enough time in the day to keep up.…
Read Moreretreat recap
I wanted to write about the retreat on Monday, but as soon as I arrived home, I had to shift gears and dive into class planning and prep. But I want to take some time now to say what an amazing weekend it was. Friday and Saturday mornings were both spent in group craft meetings…
Read Moremother words retreat, day 1
When I arrived at Faith’s Lodge yesterday afternoon, the ground was covered in fresh snow, the sky was that brilliant winter blue, and the sun was illuminating the Aspen trees exactly the way it did last year—as if their peeling bark had been engulfed in white flames. I took one deep breath of cold fresh…
Read Moretwo spots still available!
I’ve been spending the week prepping for my current Mother Words class (with a wonderful group of writers!) and my new prose revision class that starts at the Loft on Monday night. But I’ve also been reading and preparing for the Mother Words Retreat at Faith’s Lodge, which is next weekend. I can’t wait! There…
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Thank you to Julie Pfitzinger for the lovely profile and interview in the Star Tribune this morning. Thanks, Julie!
Read Moreupcoming classes and retreats
January is flying by, which is hard to believe since I spend most of day closeted in my tiny office. But I’m so busy getting ready for AWP and my winter and spring classes that all the sudden I glance at the clock and it’s time to walk down to the bus stop to get Stella. Here’s what…
Read Morefall classes at the loft
I can’t believe fall is right around the corner. Everyone (Stella, Zoë, D.) will be back in school next week, which will be disorienting. But I’ll have time to finish the revision (please, please) and gear up for my fall classes, all of which I’m really excited about. This is what I’ll be teaching: Mother…
Read Moreteaching, writing and lee
The other night I went to see Chang-rae Lee read and talk about his new novel, The Surrendered. I haven’t read much of his fiction, but I absolutely love his essay “Coming Home Again,” which he was gracious enough to let me use in my Introduction to Creative Nonfiction class at the Loft. I like…
Read Morefirefly memoir writing retreat
I’m happy to announce that I’m leading another writing retreat this summer. This will be a memoir writing retreat with Firefly Retreats, which will be held at Xanadu Island Bed and Breakfast in Battle Lake, Minnesota. What: Memoir as Discovery Description: Writing is an act of discovery. Dive into your writing and find out what…
Read Morewriting parenthood – one-day workshop
Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes for Zoë. I think she had a wonderful birthday (and she’s very excited about the new wagon from her grandparents!) I wanted to let you know about my upcoming Writing Parenthood class at The Loft — it’s a super-condensed version of Mother Words (and dads are welcome, too!)…
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