“Writing is the hardest work that doesn’t involve a pick ax,” my first college writing teacher told me. As much as I hear from people about their difficulties in facing the blank screen (or the blank ...

When Emily Cataneo and Arshia Simkin graduated from their Masters of Fine Arts in creative writing program in2019, they realized there weren't many opportunities outside of a university setting to ...

This workshop is sponsored by the UAB English Department. It is named in honor of Dr. Ada Long, founding director of the UAB Honors Program, Professor of English, and lifelong advocate for community ...

Among an assortment of creative writing groups at UCLA, The Writer’s Den holds a premium on both creativity and volunteer work. The Writer’s Den aims to establish an environment where writers can ...

LANCASTER — Studies reveal that writing, dancing, art and listening to music improve brain function by raising serotonin levels to lower anxiety, enhance memory, manage balance and lower anxiety. And ...

This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. When Yi Wei was a young child, she would write down snippets of English conversations and phrases she heard while watching television ...

If you’ve ever wanted to dabble in creative writing or write a novel but don’t know where to start, the Clearview Library District has a group just for you. The library’s Creative Writing Group was ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...

Research and Teaching Interests: Creative nonfiction, literary fiction, writing and illustrating for young people, collaborative and team teaching with the UAB Department of Art & Art History, UAB ...

Ms. O’Rourke is the executive editor of The Yale Review and a professor of creative writing at Yale University. July 18, 2025 When I first told ChatGPT who I was, it sent a gushing reply: “Oh wow — it ...

Terry Tomasino consults a page in a worn, spiral-bound notebook on her desk, then looks up at the faces of five girls, ages 10 to 12, each in separate Zoom screens. They're participants in Tomasino's ...

Writer’s block doesn’t discriminate. From fresh-faced novelists to literary legends, this creative paralysis has taken down giants throughout history. Maya Angelou experienced it. George R.R. Martin ...