One of the biggest transitions that I know I will continue to face as I progress through this program is the necessity to move away from my creative work in order to focus more on pedagogical, critical and theoretical discussions of literature. As a storyteller and teacher of creative writing, Twine is an intriguing piece […]
Charting My Growth as a Writer in Longform
In looking to improve as a writer, paying close attention to the language I employ to craft my text is an essential exercise. I want to know more than just which words I’m using but also how to refine my language to create better, more diverse diction. To do this, I selected the complete texts […]
Escaping Convention with “Exit Strategy” Twine
It’s another instance of so many ideas, never enough time. As a writer, I’m always searching for ways to find something new in my work, improve it. For that reason, I took on the daunting task of trying to adapt formats for a story that can either be self-contained or (as it was originally written) […]
The Walt Whitman Archive as an exemplary DH project
A primary element or aim of DH projects seems to be opening the archive doors to a broader audience by making artifacts that were once locationally (and intellectually) limited available to those with internet access and a desire to learn. Beyond access and a democratization of information, the key component seems to involve digitization in […]
Authorial Inadequacy
What I found to be most striking about all the readings was the inherent level of imagination and foresight necessary to develop interactive fiction whether it be in a gaming format or more of a story like “Galatea.” As a writer, I experienced an overwhelming sense of insecurity with my own art. From the most […]
A promise made…
After my MFA, I wanted to say that I was done with school, but here I am. I would say somewhat reluctantly, but that’s a facade. I’m excited to be back in school. I am excited to learn new things and engage with other like-minded people. I signed up for this class out of the […]