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Category Archives: Writing
Advice from Poets, Bliss Stations and the Stuff That Really Matters
I always learn so much from the poets. Last year I spent a week in Grand Lake with some of Lighthouse’s finest fiction writers, essayists and, yes, poets. Among them … Continue reading
Becoming a Literary Citizen, Facing Munro
Sometimes a Lighthouse craft experience shows its great value after a bit of time has passed. Lauren Groff brought a lot of game to the Lighthouse Grotto last month. Since … Continue reading
A Sturdy Skeleton: Building Nonfiction with Jason Heller
More than most people I know, Jason Heller’s immersed in a writing life. A nonfiction writer, a novelist, a short story writer–somehow he manages to remain productive in all genres. … Continue reading
Member Dispatch: Preparing for Doty
Ed. note: Rebecca Snow is a longtime member of Lighthouse–a poet and fiction writer with a novel forthcoming from Conundrum Press. Thanks for this contribution, Rebecca! You’ve got to love … Continue reading
On Story Design and Red-Hottiness: A few Qs for David Wroblewski
As many of you know, David Wroblewski, widely considered the Chekhov of the Northern Suburbs (okay, maybe more the Faulkner), thrust Denver into the public literary consciousness when his beautiful debut … Continue reading
5 Colorado Podcasts By, For, and About Writers and Writing
I’m a big fan of podcasts. I like to listen to them while I’m driving, at the gym, or just puttering around the house. And if I can learn something … Continue reading
It’s the voice, silly! Another micro-interview
Notice I didn’t say “stupid”? I’m making a concerted effort to not use “It’s the ____, stupid,” or “What we talk about when we talk about _____” derivatives for at … Continue reading
Lauren Groff and the Art of Joyful Writing
I know there are others who will blog more eloquently and completely about the Fly-By Writer’s weekend with Lauren Groff (see Allison Barker’s excellent post), but I’m fresh off her … Continue reading
A Podcast That Might Save Your Life
A Podcast That Might Save Your Life (In addition to the Lighthouse podcast, that is.) This is the website for a (free! on itunes!) podcast that I’ve come to rely more … Continue reading
