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by Jesse Davis Stephen King’s On Writing begins with a message from Mr. King assuring the reader that what they have in their hands is not a biography, but a trade book designed to help them learn from his experiences and develop into a stronger writer. He also makes recommendations towards some other books that … Continue reading
By Jessica Harrington When I sit down to write, or attempt to sit down and write I should say, I usually think of a million things that need to be done- now. I have never been able to just write, it’s a process. My ritual consists of checking my various e-mail accounts, browsing social media … Continue reading
by Jessica Harrington This last weekend was the first ever Wordfire writing conference at Butte College. We had an amazing turnout to accompany the wonderful workshops, food, and good vibes that filled the day. Us Haberdashers took part in the workshop fun and held our very own student salon where we focused on overcoming writing … Continue reading
by Jessica Harrington Amy Antongiovanni is a poet, teacher, and “advocate” for the literary scene within Butte College and throughout Butte County. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree and finding a job in the “real world,” she realized she needed more- wanted more. At the suggestion of a former professor, she read Rilke’s Letters to … Continue reading
by K. Koenig When I sat down last Saturday in the 1078 Gallery to watch Rogue Theatre’s presentation of Tom Stoppard’s, Arcadia, it had been quite some time since I’d read the play. I did, however, vividly remember one exchange from the opening scene. Thomasina Coverly (Ashley Garlick), a young woman ahead of her time … Continue reading
by le Hab At le Hab, we often hear people ask, “What’s YA?” So, we were delighted to see Zu Vincent’s workshop, titled “Is Your Novel So Yesterday? Uncover Today’s YA!” on the list of Wordfire offerings. Vincent, whose YA (read Young Adult) novel, The Lucky Place, has appeared on awards lists each year since … Continue reading
by Erica German What can I say about the Butte College Reading Series? Once again, it showcased three incredibly talented authors. This time, Rob Davidson, Troy Jollimore, and Susan Wooldridge entertained Butte College students and members of the community in the student lounge of Butte College’s Chico Center on April 19, 2012. Each gave a … Continue reading
by Mackenzie Stickney Summer is coming early this year. Spending last weekend sweating, dancing, and then crashing at the Southern Californian music festival, Coachella, was a thrilling vacation between spring break and summer; and, the fun doesn’t stop there. This weekend, April 28th, is the Butte WordFire Writing Conference right here in Chico: … Continue reading
by Mackenzie Stickney I sat down with Molly Emmons, novel writing group extraordinaire, to pick her brain about her upcoming workshop at the WordFire Conference: The Care and Feeding of a Writers’ Group. She told me some great stories from her college years: romances, choosing majors, and bizarre parties (future articles are pending), and gave … Continue reading
by Jessica Harrington The Writing Loft (www.thewritingloft.com) is a creative writing school located in Paradise, CA. They offer on-line courses in non-fiction, fiction, memoir, publishing, and everything in between. The school puts on boot camps, retreats, and mentoring programs, all with the goal of getting people published. The school itself is a cute little two-room red … Continue reading
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