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fromwww.newyorker.com
3 months ago
Podcast

Erika Meitner Reads Philip Levine

Erika Meitner engages in a poetic reading featuring her work and Philip Levine's significant poem on the nature of work.
fromCornell Chronicle
4 months ago
Arts

Cornell writers inspire kids' poetry at Ithaca Children's Garden | Cornell Chronicle

The event emphasizes poetry's role in building community and fostering creativity among young poets.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The transformative power of keeping a daily journal

Suleika Jaouad has been journaling since childhood, using it to navigate her battle with leukemia and the pandemic, until she sought inspiration in other writers' works.
Mindfulness
Writing
fromCreativeApplications.Net
1 month ago

Constella: Supporting Storywriters' Interconnected Character Creation through LLM-based Multi-Agents - Research Paper Preprint

Writers struggle to create characters that influence one another and to balance their relationships.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Saturday Write Fever: Insta-Plays Written & Performed | SF

EXIT Theatre hosts a free monthly event for script-making and performance featuring writers and actors from its audience.
Digital life
fromAllHipHop
2 months ago

Step Into Time: A Dystopian Saga Masterfully Told

A hidden world thrives, powered by time until reality breaks, marking a gripping sci-fi breakthrough by a successful author.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I was accepted into a well-regarded graduate program. I turned down the offer because AI is destroying my desired industry.

AI is drastically altering the media landscape and the book industry, leading to a pessimistic outlook for writers.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

In the heart of Oregon wine country, a hotel gathers Northwest writers for residencies * Oregon ArtsWatch

The Atticus Hotel in McMinnville, collaborating with Linfield University, launched a successful artist-in-residency program for Pacific Northwest writers.
Portland
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

New class teaches New York City's older adults how to write a memoir | amNewYork

Older adults in NYC are learning to write memoirs through a new class, encouraging self-expression and creativity.
Writing
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

You Don't Need an Extraordinary Life to Write Compellingly | HackerNoon

Observational writing captures the beauty of everyday moments, providing relatable stories that resonate with readers.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

What Happens When Your NSF Grant Is Canceled? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The sudden termination of the NSF grant left our PROCESS program without funding, emphasizing the fragility of support for educational initiatives aimed at underrepresented students.
Arts
Books
from48 hills
3 months ago

Two-time Pulitzer finalist Sarah Ruhl shares her most valuable 'Lessons' - 48 hills

Ruhl's 'Lessons from My Teachers' highlights the impact of mentorship in unexpected places, emphasizing the myriad ways we learn from others.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

At 35 I quit my corporate job and decided to have a baby. Writing my novel helped me be a better mom.

Parenthood can profoundly influence creativity and artistic expression.
philosophy
fromApaonline
3 months ago

APA Member Interview: Samuel Berrettini

Sam engages deeply with philosophical literature, particularly in Plato and Lispector, reflecting a thoughtful approach to both philosophy and literature.
Sam is a night owl, finding productivity and creativity peak late in the evening, using this time for meaningful engagement rather than busywork.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

A Novel About Motherhood, Childhood, and Secrets

The difference between writing fiction and nonfiction lies in the purpose behind the writing; fiction allows for more narrative freedom, while nonfiction is bound by truth.
Parenting
Everyday cooking
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Teacher smears peanut butter all over herself in class - and it's actually a brilliant lesson

An elementary teacher creatively used making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to illustrate the importance of clear instructions in writing.
Everyday cooking
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

Teacher smears peanut butter all over herself in class ... and it's actually a brilliant lesson

A creative writing lesson using a peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich sparked humor and engagement among students while teaching them the importance of clarity in instructions.
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

After getting laid off, I used my free time to write my first novel. It helped me figure out what I wanted from my next job.

Embracing unexpected free time can lead to personal growth and fulfilling long-held dreams, such as writing a novel.
Mental health
fromMedium
3 years ago

Stories Worth Bragging About

Each writer showcased their authentic voice and style through personal stories.
Personal essays often resonate deeply, capturing individual experiences and emotions.
fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk
4 months ago

Schoolgirl Lucy Kramer reworks Shakespeare to win monologue contest

Lucy Kramer, a nine-year-old, has creatively revived Shakespeare's Rosaline, captivating judges with her original portrayal in a national monologue competition, showcasing empowerment.
London politics
fromHackernoon
5 months ago

Meet the HackerNoon Top Writers - Wes Huber's Journey In Tech | HackerNoon

I started writing coding tutorials about very specific issues that I would come across in projects where I had not seen a tutorial written for the issue yet.
Women in technology
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
5 months ago

In Unit 29, Men Incarcerated in Mississippi Tell Their Stories - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

In the 1960s, over 300 Freedom Riders were arrested and sent to Parchman as they attempted to challenge segregation laws across the country.
Writing
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