I tried one of Mark Doty's description exercises. Here's how it went.
Category: Book Talk
Using Fairy Tale Structure to Pack a Punch: “The Devourings” by Aimee Bender
A fairy tale explores the levels of grief and healing. With cake!
How to Create a Cohesive Short Story Collection: Orange World by Karen Russell
Enter the Orange World and face the dangers lurking within...
4 Hours in a Coffee Shop
A friend and I crashed a Thomas Hammer and "slayed the page" for 4 hours. What came of it?
Creating a Chilling Conversationalist Tone: “Tired Angel” by Jonathan Carroll
Let's dig into something truly chilling! Caution: Don't read alone at night...
