From 2016-2018 I ran this site as a creative writing pedagogy resource hub for writers called The Real+Good Writer. This project allowed me to document my creative writing process and share the lessons I’d learned with other writers. Through this, I’ve written over 60 articles, created two classes, a planner, and many workbooks and worksheets to help creative writers.
I loved this project. It allowed me to learn, to teach, and to connect with writers all around the world. It was a project full of love, learning, and so much fun.
But now, my priorities have shifted. I am realigning my focus and attention to my creative work more directly. I’m currently working towards my master’s degree in creative writing at Miami University, teaching undergraduate writing, and pursuing big creative projects of my own.
I have not updated this blog in quite a long time, and I do not plan to update it regularly moving forward.
The Real+Good Writer blog project has come to the end. That means, at least for now, no new digital resources, no regularly scheduled posts, no email newsletters, no Facebook group, no maintenance of previous projects.
Yet the articles and resources created during the lifetime of The Real+Good Writer blog are preserved. I’ve loved reading emails from writers who have found something valuable in this project through the years, and so I am keeping this material active in case others find something in it too. Some of the material may be outdated or imperfect, some links may be broken, but perhaps what is there can still help writers who need it. All previous information from The Real+Good Writer’s blog can be found in the archive.
While I’m sad to officially end this era, I’m very excited about what it allows instead. This new blog/news feed/journal will focus more on sharing what’s happening with me and my work. There may be some reflections on life and the writing process. There may be some announcements of exciting things. There may be some lessons and strategies to apply to your own writing life still. There may be some creative writing and composition pedagogy. There may be happy quotes and pictures.
I want this new space to be personal and organic, free and flexible, so I’m purposefully keeping the intentions of this new space vague. I’m not sure what I’ll be writing or when new posts will come. It’s just a space for documenting my writing life and work as needed.
If you’ve loved this blog in the past, thank you for your support and kindness. I hope you’ll understand this pivot and continue to support my work as a writer and a teacher in the years to come.
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