Author: Amanda Surowitz
-
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.
-
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.
-
Advice From the Pros (And How to Take It)
4–7 minutesEditor’s Note: This post has been updated for formatting. For updated thoughts and expanded advice, check out my latest take. Last week, my duties as an intern took me to various classrooms. Several designers were visiting for SCADstyle to give lectures, talk on panels and meet students. I attended the events and shadowed some of
-
Best and Worst of Critique Comments #5
6–9 minutesReflections on a fiction class critique when I submitted an excerpt from an early draft of my novel instead of a traditional short story.
-
Best and Worst of Critique Comments #4
5–8 minutesReflections on the critique comments I received for a 500-word short story about an unpleasant fellow who wakes up to find his leg amputated and his wife has left him.
-
Best and Worst of Critique Comments #3
5–8 minutesReflecting on a fiction class critique of a medieval-inspired story featuring Maeve, a thief, and her interactions with noble characters. I acknowledge feedback, personal growth, and the balance between confidence and humility in writing.
The AJSWITZY Project 