Stories That See Us: Sachiko Burton
My grandmother died ten days ago. This is as upsetting as you’d think. But through the isolation and grief, I recently found a way to reclaim my heritage, identity, and belonging as a Japanese-American. Heritage Fumie Suzuki Swenson with Raymond Takashi Swenson My grandmother, Fumie Suzuki Swenson, was Japanese and married an American.
Six Tips for Revising Your Manuscript
This is the second post in a two-part series about what to do after finishing your first draft of a book. Go here to read the first post: Six Tips on Preparing Your Newly Drafted Novel for Revision You’ve finished writing your book. You’ve prepared your newly drafted novel for revision, and now you’re on the beach and finally ready to begin your first major pass up Revision Mountain.
Emotional Closeness During Physical Distancing
In the weeks of social distancing, we have come to understand self-isolation and maintaining six feet of distance from one another when we step out to do essential duties. We see the tape on the floors of drugstores that indicate where we should stand and wonder what time of day the grocery store might be least crowded.
Stories That See Us: Ronkwahrhakónha (Lune)
Most of the representation I saw depicted Native Americans as the bad guys in old Western movies that my mom’s dad liked to watch. My dad would always remind me our side of the story during those moments, which was good, but not really a positive representation of my culture.
How to Keep Creativity Alive in an Upside-Down World
When my life turns upside-down, my creativity nearly always freezes. My brain puts a halt to everything except what I need for my and my loved ones’ preservation. I quit writing and instead, focus on what matters most to our immediate future—safety, water, food, shelter. (And a supply of chocolate!
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