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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
‘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
‘What Does Better Writing Feedback Look Like?’

‘What Does Better Writing Feedback Look Like?’

A good workshop is hard to come by (but here are some that have).
By Yanyi Apr 17, 2022
‘Is an MFA Worth It?’

‘Is an MFA Worth It?’

What does it represent to you?
By Yanyi Apr 3, 2022
‘How Do I Let a Draft be a Draft?’

‘How Do I Let a Draft be a Draft?’

Invite the necessary uncertainty.
By Yanyi Mar 20, 2022

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