Monthly Archives: February 2012

After Downton: Try These Great Period Drama Series

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Cathy Day
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When Downton Abbey, Series 1 finished last spring, I was bereft. To cope, I embarked on a period drama frenzy. These were my favorites. Perhaps they will fill the void for you, too. Click on the title to go to … Continue reading →

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Take My Survey about Novels in MFA Programs

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Cathy Day
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“Of all the ambient commonplaces about MFA programs, perhaps the only accurate one is that the programs are organized around the story form.” Chad Harbach said this in his n+1/Slate essay, “MFA or NYC?” Do you think he’s right? I … Continue reading →

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Weekly Words

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Cathy Day
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I require my novel-writing students to turn in 2,250 words a week for 12 weeks. If they turn in the words, they get 25 points. If they don’t turn in the words (or turn in less than 2,250), they don’t … Continue reading →

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Novels to Stories, Stories to Novel

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Cathy Day
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If you’re looking for a way to turn a novel into short stories or (more likely) turn stories into a novel, try these activities. First, novel into stories.  1.) Find a copy of The Paris Review 10, Fall 1955. On … Continue reading →

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