I’ve been to a crazy number of writing conferences, either as an attendee or as a speaker. Seriously, it’s embarrassing how many I’ve gone to over the years. As a writing conference survivor/thriver, I’ve compiled a list of pro tips for attending writing conferences. If there’s a writing conference in your future, visit the Rocky […]
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Of Poetry, Poets Laureate, and Playgrounds
I don’t consider myself a poet. In fact, most of my writing friends write novels, picture books, or nonfiction – not poetry. So I find it funny that of the four Utah Poets Laureate we’ve had since the position was created in 1997, I’ve known or met all of them. And what’s more, I’ve even […]
It’s a Good Day to Write
By Kelley Lindberg Not every day is a good day to be a writer. There are days I dread looking at my computer screen. Days I contemplate taking up a simpler hobby, like brain surgery. Days I delete everything I’ve written, then delete the backup, just to make sure. But then there are days like […]