Professional Writer & Editor
This is the second in a series of blog posts going over the different parts of my MFA journey from applying to grad school to graduating and all the moments in-between. I'm hoping that by writing this series, I can reflect on my experiences, share what I've learned, and help a fellow writer along the way.
Lightspeed JULY 2024 (ISSUE 170) is the last issue that I'll have a book review in for the foreseeable future.
I've been working on this post for monthssssss and instead of trying to compile the notes and thoughts and feelings I had about my career in 2023, I decided to cut those 2,000 or so words and go with this
In 2024, my intention is to write more thought-provoking stories and to get there, I'll be doing a hell of a lot of learning, reading, and writing. Read on to learn about all 10 of my writing goals this year. Last updated January 2025
On top of the 40 stories I published, I also started planning a new book, wrote 6 new short stories, and got into an MFA program! 2023 has been a wild year.
October was a month of writing, editing, and rounding out projects. Read on to learn more about the short stories I'm working on, books I've read, and more.
When I first started writing fiction and decided that I'd be a writer as my career, I knew that at some point along the journey I'd get my MFA.
September had me working on novelette edits, author interviews, book clubs, and more!
Life update: I turned 33! My birthday was lovely and filled with cake, books, and seafood. August is normally my short story challenge month. If you're new around here or need a refresher, my August Short Story Challenge is when I task myself with writing a new short story a day for the whole month … Continue reading August Author Updates
I've got a new way for readers to connect with me and take a peak inside my writing practice. It's an author newsletter called, Writing Skins, and it's a look back at through my writing journals over the past few years, dating back to before I even sold my first story.
Aigner Loren Wilson 