Two summers ago, I made a rebellious decision. In a moment of weakness after a season of commuting to football practice and dance lessons four nights a week, I snapped. It was time to register the kids for the swim team, but I sat at the computer, paralyzed. I couldn’t make myself do it. I…
Who isn’t mesmerized by the dancing flames of a campfire? Outside, under the stars, breathing crisp air, crackling wood, the mind sharpens and opens itself to pondering the expansive universe. Last weekend in Colorado, the campfire’s usual duties expanded from warming hands and feet and toasting marshmallows to something much more artistic and existential. Over…
The internet is full of editing advice for writers. Top google hits produce anywhere from eight to twenty-five simple steps guaranteed to transform writing from clunky and amateur to smooth and professional. Whether you are writing a novel or a senior paper, one of the most basic, common sense tips for editing is to read the work aloud. Reading aloud…
Adrienne Quintana 