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What, Why, How: Faye Rapoport DesPres

February 4, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Welcome Faye Rapoport DesPres to my What, Why, How Series about creativity! What: For much of my creative writing career I have focused on observing life in this time and place and examining … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Rachael Hanel

October 8, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

WHAT? Writing nonfiction from the heartland. Unintentionally, my themes seem to center on early, tragic death. It’s not the easiest stuff to write; perhaps it’s time to back away from that? But I … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Joy Gaines-Friedler

June 26, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

WHAT? To live is to be creative – we are all creatures of creativity. I mean, I remember figuring out how to tie my shoe laces. That’s creativity. The ants figure out how to get into the hummingbird … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: John Jeffire

June 12, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

WHAT? Christ, I was hoping you’d tell me! I do a lot, but “what” exactly I am I’m not totally sure. I write, I read, I coach wrestling, I laugh and drink beer with my wife, I teach at a … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Kelly Fordon

May 25, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I write fiction, poetry, book reviews and nonfiction. How: Bird by Bird as Anne LaMott says. When I am writing, I just keep forging ahead until I have something I like. In the case of … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Robert Fanning

April 26, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

WHAT? I write poetry. WHY? Because artistic expression is not a hobby. It is a compulsion, a need, a profound desire. Because it permits me a chance to be eloquent, and an … Continue reading >>

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