On Robert Frost and the Rise of Poetry


We are fortunate to be living in a time when poetry is once again becoming popular. Instagram poetry is on the rise; it's easy to post our work for thousands to see. If we learn the use of hashtags and posting times, we can build an impressive following. It is a breath of relief, since … Continue reading On Robert Frost and the Rise of Poetry

Bird by Bird: On Writing & Honesty


What does it mean to be a writer? Ask anyone who practices the craft. You might hear several answers, because people have different reasons. Anne Lamott's memoir Bird by Bird offers a response I believe few would disagree with: The very first thing I tell my new students on the first day of a workshop … Continue reading Bird by Bird: On Writing & Honesty

A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway


This is my first Hemingway novel. It's a quick read and struck me for being so detached. The writing style seems indifferent by nature, focusing little on the main character's emotions and more on dialogue. I don't know if Hemingway's writing is like this in other novels. It isn't bad: the way the main character … Continue reading A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway