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Posts tagged The Loft
Actual quotes uttered by the old sexist in my writing class
“Why are there so many women in this class?” “It was overwritten, boring, and I didn’t like it.” “I just…
Googling every new person I meet
I’ve been so busy that I’m only just now getting to Googling the other students in Vodo’s writing class (two…
From the advice-I-won’t-be-heeding file
Last week I had my first workshop in Short Short Fiction. For as much as I’m struggling with this class,…
Best first night of class ever
Every time I take a Loft class that isn’t taught by Dale or Vodo I worry. I like Dale and…
My new affectation is destroyed by crack
The latest affectation I am trying to adopt is that of avid note taker. I even bought new Field Notes…
Love you in the fall
Have I mentioned lately that I’m in love with my Loft class this fall? Love. I can’t even remember the…
A classroom exchange
My new writing class is full of mouthy spitfires. If I only I could tongue kiss each of them, because…
I was an evil spirit ninja & other confessions from a busy writer
My writing class ended with a whimper last night. It was the first class I’ve taken since 2003 that didn’t…
Neurosis trumps guilt
Tonight was my last night of writing class. I am not there. I am home. The fact that I am…