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Returning from Break with Jedi Mind Tricks
Read more: Returning from Break with Jedi Mind TricksThe first day back to school always comes with a lot of hype, and this January was no different. I let myself get caught up in the cycle of wondering, worrying, and overthinking it. But when it came down to it, I know how to do my job, and my students—bless them—are mostly good listeners.…
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Back to School and the High of Finishing a Story
Read more: Back to School and the High of Finishing a StoryTomorrow, it’s back to school—a world of lesson plans, reading groups, and the ever-present question: “Am I doing enough?” It’s surreal, honestly. Over my vacation, I finished my novel, Riven, and got it out into the world. A friend compared it to Stephen King finishing Running Man while teaching, which is wildly flattering. I’m not…
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How Finishing Riven Transformed My Vacation: Insights from Writing to Teaching
Read more: How Finishing Riven Transformed My Vacation: Insights from Writing to TeachingI was up early this morning—around 5 a.m., give or take. These are the last fleeting days of vacation, and I’m soaking them in. Bittersweet? Not quite. I thrive on staying busy, which is why finishing Riven over the holiday break was such a rewarding experience. Between writing, editing, and reworking the story’s flow, it…
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Rosemary Draven 