Have you always wanted to write about your life but wondered how to get started, how to keep going, and whether it's even worth it in the first place? Under the guidance of veteran author and writing teacher Barbara Abercrombie, you'll learn how to turn the messy, crazy, sad, and wonderful stuff of your life into prose or poetry that has order, clarity, and meaning. … [Read more...]
The Need to Matter
One of the primal human needs is a need to matter. In life, how we are validated and viewed by others often comes from our family relationships. And when someone's sense of mattering is bound up in being part of a family that breaks up, everyone involved has to redefine themselves. This makes families under stress a rich dynamic for storytellers. The Lovely Bones, by Alice … [Read more...]