Sydney WrightinUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignIs Fiction a Dying Art in Writing?At the end of Jerry R. Moehringer’s The Tender Bar, Jerry’s mother states: “publishing is heading towards memoir.” With an increase in…May 17, 20221May 17, 20221
Sydney WrightinUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignHow to Write a Novel in One SummerWriting a book is like riding a bike — or easier than that if you’re like me (and can’t ride a bike very well). Consistency, practice, and…Apr 26, 20221Apr 26, 20221
Sydney WrightinUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignA Screenwriter’s Advice on Breaking Into HollywoodHow does one even land a job in Hollywood? These roles aren’t often listed on LinkedIn.Apr 6, 2022Apr 6, 2022
Sydney WrightinUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignThose With Humanities Degrees are Not DoomedYou probably study humanities if you’ve heard the question: “What is your backup plan?”Mar 25, 2022Mar 25, 2022
Sydney WrightinUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignOne Hit Wondershe wore a cloud print sweaterMar 25, 2022Mar 25, 2022
Sydney WrightinUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignI Need to See an Obituary to Excuse Your AbsenceI was twenty when I lost my grandma. It’s not talked about enough — but college is a common time to lose grandparents. It seems we treat…Mar 6, 20221Mar 6, 20221
Sydney WrightinUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignConsider Ditching LinkedIn for TwitterSo, you want to be a writer? But not the type of writer who proposes grants or technical reports. Or the type of writer who delivers the…Feb 23, 20221Feb 23, 20221
Sydney WrightLessons From Archery: How to Master Your MindYou might be wondering why a minor would be carrying a weapon through one of Las Vegas’s largest casinos. I wasn’t the only one — -in fact…Feb 11, 2022Feb 11, 2022