What: Well, as a writer, I work with poetry (rarely anymore), fiction, and screenplays. The screenwriting is the most recent development, and I both enjoy and am frustrated by the collaborative aspects of making short films. As any writer knows, the loneliness and isolation of writing can be difficult. On the other hand, when it comes to writing, you’re the only person you have to … [Read more...]
Are you a Child of the Seventies?
Hamburger Helper hit the market in 1971. Leftovers were stored in Tupperware. Fruit leather or fruit rolls (not Fruit Roll Ups) came out in the seventies and were great when you had the munchies. Dannon Fruit on the Bottom Yogurt was also popular. If you were health conscious, you sprinkled wheat germ on everything from ice cream to casseroles, and meditated daily. Pita bread was hip, and so was … [Read more...]
Highlights on Writing from AWP 2015
The AWP Conference at the Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota was one of the best I've been to-- well organized, fascinating, and as always, high energy. Here are a few highlights and moments concerning writing... and writers: Publishing a book can be a lesson in humility. Transformation is what makes a story. The act of writing is tied to our own desire for transformation. We … [Read more...]
Book Art: Crafting Paper Roses
This fabulous table centerpiece from the wedding reception of an English teacher bride and her book-loving groom was made from a stack of books tied with a ribbon and topped with a paper rose. Crafting paper roses from book pages is surprisingly easy, even if you don't consider yourself artsy. Here's my method of crafting paper roses, adapted from various other tutorials: What you … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Diana Rubino
Diana Rubino is here to answer 3 basic questions about creativity for my series titled What, Why, How! WHAT? The one-word description of me is ‘curious.’ I hesitate to say ‘nosy’ but ‘curious’ implies the burning desire to learn, and ask ‘why?’ as often as ‘why not?’ So ‘why not’ dedicate at least half my life to a passion that gives me a chance to make a living at it, writing? Coupled … [Read more...]
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