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Why We Write

March 8, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

“Fiction is supposed to be, forgive me, less shitty than life. Better than life. It is supposed to make more sense than life. That’s one of the reasons we read, one of the reasons we write. We want … Continue reading >>

Please welcome Cynthia Harrison to my blog!

November 23, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

I was immediately drawn to Cynthia when we met because she's open, generous and so down to earth. A few years ago, she asked me to join her in a two day book festival in Alpena Michigan, with our … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Kathie Giorgio

June 3, 2019 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I'm a writer and I have been for my entire life. I create short stories, novels, poetry, and essays. No matter what I'm writing, I tend to focus on social issues, often touching on … Continue reading >>

I Will Revise: An Ode to the MFA Program

April 1, 2019 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

One highlight of The University of Southern Maine MFA program is their annual talent show. When I was a student ten years ago, we enjoyed everything from clarinet recitals, hula hoop performances and … Continue reading >>

Blackout Poetry – as creative as you want to get

March 18, 2019 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

All you need to make blackout poetry is imagination and the ability to let your mind take creative leaps with given text. Even my logical, engineer-minded husband enjoyed this project when we … Continue reading >>

How to Evaluate Your Poem

November 26, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Is it any good? Acclaimed poet and teacher Jack Ridl says others often ask him, “Is my poem any good?” He answers "It's likely we all worry about that, or at least worry about embarrassing ourselves … Continue reading >>

Why We Write

Please welcome Cynthia Harrison to my blog!

What, Why, How: Kathie Giorgio

Blackout Poetry – as creative as you want to get

How to Evaluate Your Poem

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