Late last month, my short story, “You and Jane” was published by Abandon Journal. It’s about a modern-day, parallel universe Charlotte Bronte who’s receiving genetic counseling, and she must reckon with grief and the deaths of all her siblings and her mother. I know that doesn’t sound like a barrel of laughs, but the piece is meant to be funny, with dark, absurdist humor. You don’t have to understand the connection between Jane Eyre and her creator, …
Writing Tips & Lessons
I'm constantly developing new lessons for my College Writing and/or my Creative Writing classes. I'll post and explain some of my favorite writing tips and lessons here.
Analyze a Poem by Emily Brontë
Analyzing this short poem by Emily Brontë for mood and tone would be a great warmup for an advanced English class. You could create a slide using the above image, and then provide the text in an easier to read format. The Poem: All hushed and still within the house; Without – all wind and driving rain; But something whispers to my mind, Through rain and through the wailing wind, Never again. Never again? Why not again? Memory has power as real as thine. -Emily …
English Teacher Humor: Funny Grammar Memes
If you're an English teacher (or just a grammar geek), then you will get the humor of the memes below. Disclaimer: I didn't come up with any of these. But I recreated most of them as files you can copy and share. Enjoy!
…How to Write a Sci Fi Short Story: Lesson Plan, Story Prompts, & A Sample Story
When it comes to fiction genres, people love science fiction. But how do you write a sci fi short story? This post will take you through the steps, so you can write your own sci fi short story, or teach your students (even if you're not that familiar with science fiction writing.) There's a lesson plan, a sample story, and prompts.
