Author: Amanda Surowitz
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Saying Goodbye: Words of Wisdom from Sarah Domet
3–4 minutesLast night, I went to a conversation with authors Sarah Domet and Jonathan Rabb at The Book Lady Bookstore. The event promoted the paperback release of The Guineveres, Domet’s debut novel. For the umpteenth time, I crowded in with the rest of a gaggle of Savannah’s writing and reading community. Toward the end of the…
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Best and Worst of Critique Comments (bonus)
5–8 minutesReflections on the less-than-helpful comments I received on my short stories in college from my professor. It’s tough to balance the hurt from harsh comments with the understanding that not everyone’s opinion on your creative work matters.
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7 Memories About Life as a Writing Student at Art School
4–5 minutesPeople often ask “What was it like to go to college for writing?” All I know is my experience being a writing student at Savannah College of Art and Design.
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Best and Worst of Critique Comments #6
6–9 minutesA reflection on a short story I wrote in college about a couple dealing with the aftermath of a miscarriage. In addition to comments from my classmates, I look at the use of mature language in storytelling.
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