I am a writing major. And I get questions about that choice. A lot of those questions are unintentionally rude. I recently found a list of annoying questions English majors are asked, and they all apply to writing majors as well. Here’s the link if you’re curious (http://tinyurl.com/ocq6mxx). Normally I don’t mind the questions. SomeContinue reading “Be Careful What You Ask”
Author Archives: Kate G. Jameson
A Goal Met
Friends, I have done something. Something I have never done before. I am so excited to share it with you, and so proud of what I’ve accomplished. I have finished a project. A writing project. A non-school related writing project. In other words, I finished the first draft of a short story I wrote forContinue reading “A Goal Met”
The Writer’s Dilemma
Close your eyes for a second. Well, wait until you finish this paragraph. Imagine, if you will, the stereotypical writer. Got it? I imagine you came up with something like this. Writers are considered to be antisocial. Most of the writers I know are introverts. Yet there’s this phenomenon in the changing perception of authors.Continue reading “The Writer’s Dilemma”
Why I Retell Stories
As a writer, I’ve been working to find my niche, the area where my writing falls. I work on fantasy and historical, but would also like to write contemporary and mystery stories. I’ve landed on the conclusion that I like to retell classic stories. Now, as one of my professors is fond of reminding us,Continue reading “Why I Retell Stories”
My Travel Bucket List
I’ve always had the urge to travel. Before college, I traveled around the States on vacations and visiting family. I left the country once to travel in Canada. Once I got to college, though, the travel bug that had been previously been quietly biting me began to gnaw more fiercely. It began with a semesterContinue reading “My Travel Bucket List”
Pride vs. Vanity
This is an issue that I as a Christian writer have been struggling with. As Christians we are called to be humble, that pride can be dangerous. As a writer, I am often called upon to promote my own work. I often find myself putting my ideas or work down, saying that “it’s not thatContinue reading “Pride vs. Vanity”
The Myth of Strong Female Characters
I recently read an interesting article (http://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2013/08/i-hate-strong-female-characters) about the double standard set for female characters in literature and media. I find it rather disturbing that we have to characterize female roles as ‘strong’, as if it weren’t inherently implied like with men. I won’t use this blog as a soapbox for a feminist rant; IContinue reading “The Myth of Strong Female Characters”
Update on Me
Hi all! As you may know, I am now back at school! I thought you might like a quick look at what classes I’m taking and such. So here’s a quick overview of what my life will look life for the next three months. I’m taking five classes, most of them writing.I’m taking a FreelanceContinue reading “Update on Me”
Daily Habits
Whenever I make a daily To-Do list, there is always one item I include. Regardless of the day of the week, the homework load, or how tired I am, I remind myself I need to get it done. And it is never done. I put in on my list day after day, check it off,Continue reading “Daily Habits”
Sorry!
Due to my high procrastination skills, I am packing like a crazy person and haven’t thought about posting here. So I’m going to skip this week.
Kate G. Jameson 