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‘Can I Still Write My Memoir If It Exhausts Me?’

‘Can I Still Write My Memoir If It Exhausts Me?’

This book is a ghost of memoirs past.
By Yanyi Jun 19, 2022
‘How Do I Find Joy in Big Writing Projects?’

‘How Do I Find Joy in Big Writing Projects?’

You're juggling two minds, but you only need one.
By Yanyi Jun 5, 2022

Writing strategies for perfectionism

Writing against the (Platonic) form.
By Yanyi Jun 5, 2022
‘Lately, All My Stories Fall Short.’

‘Lately, All My Stories Fall Short.’

It’s time to look at everything everywhere all at once.
By Yanyi May 15, 2022
‘What Are Friendships to a Writer’s Life?’

‘What Are Friendships to a Writer’s Life?’

Few and far between. But that's not a bad thing.
By Yanyi May 1, 2022
Writing friendships and saying yes

Writing friendships and saying yes

My best writing friends have come out of situations when I’ve just said yes.
By Yanyi May 1, 2022
Photo of instructor Yalzadeh smiling at the camera on a street.

Foundations of Asian American Studies with Ida Yalzadeh

This is for all the Asian & Asian American identifying folks who want to think more about the history of their communities in the United States.
By Yanyi Apr 26, 2022

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