Stephen King’s On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft is a remarkable hybrid: part autobiography, part master class, and wholly characteristic of its author’s unpretentious candour. Far more than a mere how‑to manual, it offers an illuminated path through the writer’s life, exposing—like a carefully dissected cadaver—the anatomy of a story. King’s gift for storytelling transforms these … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – On Writing: A Memoire of the Craft by Stephen King
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Reviews – Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon
In Show Your Work!, Austin Kleon delivers a manifesto for the modern creative, advocating for openness, transparency, and generosity in the creative process. With its concise prose, visual flair, and actionable advice, this book becomes more than just a guide—it is a cultural critique of the solitary artist myth, updated for the age of social media. … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Reviews – Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon
The. Adaptable Educator’s Book Reviews – The Insecure Writer’s Support Group: Writing for Profit by Alex J. Cavanaugh
Alex J. Cavanaugh’s The Insecure Writer’s Support Group: Writing for Profit is a compact yet impactful guide that bridges the often-overlooked gap between the artistic impulses of writing and the pragmatic necessities of making it a profession. While not sprawling in scope, this book’s merit lies in its clarity and encouragement, serving both as a guide and … Continue reading The. Adaptable Educator’s Book Reviews – The Insecure Writer’s Support Group: Writing for Profit by Alex J. Cavanaugh
Eponymous Tremblay – Memories Through the Eyes of my City
Michel Tremblay, c'est moi I'm the one who writes my story In words that flow like the Saint Lawrence Je parle de ma vie avec assurance J'ai grandi dans le Plateau Avec mes parents, mes frères, mes maux Mais j'ai trouvé ma voix dans les mots Et c'est ainsi que j'ai gagné mon lot Mes … Continue reading Eponymous Tremblay – Memories Through the Eyes of my City
Where the poem hides
The binding holds in The pages to be filled Like a sculptor I can believe The medium holds the art Study the lines and textures The surface is secretive Only impulse distracts The poem from the page by M. Perron (Originally written March 9th, 1992) Notes: I can't shake the feeling that there is another … Continue reading Where the poem hides
The New Renaissance Mindset 