Elaine Zuo 8/15/24 Elaine Zuo 8/15/24

summer ‘24 writing workshops (& more)

what i’ve been dubbing my mini-MFA

Elaine Zuo 8/18/22 Elaine Zuo 8/18/22

Summer ’22 Writing Workshops

From the midwest to the mountains..

Elaine Zuo 11/30/21 Elaine Zuo 11/30/21

NaNoWriMo Year 2 Reflections

The overall takeaway I’ve had from completing my second year of NaNo is that it is much, much easier the second time around.

Elaine Zuo 10/31/21 Elaine Zuo 10/31/21

NaNoWriMo Eve

‘Twas the night before NaNoWriMo, when all through the ’net..

Elaine Zuo 7/26/21 Elaine Zuo 7/26/21

When inspired..

Write it down! I recently read a piece from a friend that immediately inspired me to open up a blank document and get to recording my own thoughts.

Elaine Zuo 6/13/21 Elaine Zuo 6/13/21

Writing Challenge Comparison: 1000 Words of Summer vs NaNoWriMo

I just wrapped up my second writing challenge - 1000 Words of Summer, created by Jami Attenberg. This year, it ran from May 31 - June 13, 2021. I really enjoyed this challenge and wanted to examine why it seemed so much easier than NaNoWriMo (beyond the reduced timeframe and word count).

Elaine Zuo 4/6/21 Elaine Zuo 4/6/21

How do I start writing?

So you’re interested in becoming a writer! Well, it’s not easy, but it’s certainly doable with the right amount of consistency and effort. Here are the tips and resources I’ve found most helpful in the creation and maintenance of my practice.