Category Archives: Editing

An Open Letter To The AWP #AWP16

Posted on September 1, 2015 by DMW

Last April, I attended my first-ever AWP (Association of Writers & Writing Programs) conference. I was nervous and excited. Nervous because I am profoundly deaf, so any type of public forum can be difficult and that’s with the proper accommodations. … Continue reading →

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AWP Strikes Out, Kate Gale Doesn’t Do It Any Favors

Posted on August 26, 2015 by DMW

AWP (the Association of Writers and Writing Programs) has come under fire for its lack of inclusion and transparency. Basically, a bunch of people proposed panels geared towards “minority issues” – good God, I hate that phrase – and they … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s First: Personal Essays, Publication Submissions And Writing Contests

Posted on June 26, 2015 by DMW

I promised myself that this year I would finally submit something. And not just something, but I would begin submitting regularly to different presses and publications. You can’t get published unless you actually put your writing, and yourself, out there. … Continue reading →

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Why I Hate Revision

Posted on June 2, 2015 by DMW

If you’re a writer you know how important revision is. It’s a process, possibly a more difficult, longer and more involved process than the actual creation of your work. Writing is easy compared to revision. You sit down and write. … Continue reading →

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Writing Conferences, Reunions And Trying To Focus: Getting Ready For AWP 2015!

Posted on April 3, 2015 by DMW

I’m super excited. And nervous. And a little crazed, from feeling both overwhelmed and so, so behind. But I’m mostly excited – I think. I’m going to my first ever AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) Conference. It’s next … Continue reading →