Monthly Archives: November 2002

My father, my self

This week’s homework assignment for my creative non-fiction writing class was on adumbration. “Write a story or several scenes where an object appears two or three times. Consider mapping a character’s change with the object.” Scene 1 I’m choking back … Continue reading

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Toe to toe with my pappy

Last week’s homework assignment for my creative non-fiction writing class was titled: Disjuncture as Key Material (or locating conflict as story pressure) Brainstorm times when you or someone you know felt angry or out of place or challenged. Make a … Continue reading

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