The collection consists of 30 short stories, each with a unique style and varied themes ranging from everyday life to the fantastic, always with a personal touch that invites reflection. Each story is ...

When I first taught personal narrative in my freshmen Literature and Writing course last year I planned a traditional unit. I practiced descriptive writing techniques by having them listen to the ...

Creating a captivating story involves a delicate balance of creativity and technique. Antonya Nelson’s nine-step guide offers a structured approach to storytelling, allowing writers to craft ...

I should have had a ready answer at my fingertips (but it was early in the morning and I hadn’t opened my can of Red Bull). I mumbled something about an attempt to impose order on the chaos of the ...