Teresa Hoffman I used to think that I had to complete a perfect paper when I first sat down to write. That mindset made me defensive and unresponsive to critical…
Remembering Alum Bettina Gilois
On July 5, 2020, Antioch MFA alum Bettina Gilois, who was battling cancer, died in her sleep at her home in Los Angeles. Part of the Zephyr class of 2016,…
The Balancing Act
Madison Dell This past quarter, I felt more like a professional juggler than a student. There were more balls in the air than usual and as I struggled to maintain…
Mindful Use of “I”
Madeline schmitt A professor once challenged me to not use “we,” “our,” or “us” when reflecting on my own experiences. The shift was requested so I could take more ownership…
Gardening Your Ideas
John dunham The back of the seed packet said to plant rows two-to-three feet apart, but my garden is small and even the minimum felt like wasting space. I planted…
AUSB Campus Update
Dear AUSB Students, As we approach the mid-point of the spring quarter and begin summer semester next week, I wish to thank you for your perseverance and commitment to your…
Birds, Bigotry, and Grief in Four Parts — AUSB Student’s Play To Be Staged in NYC
When John Richards sat in on Colette Freedman’s seminar on ten-minute plays, he didn’t expect that within a year he would be a working playwright with his first full-length play…
AU Seattle Campus Update
Greetings Students: We are a few weeks away from the mid-point of our quarter, and I would like to thank you for your perseverance, your commitment to Antioch and to…
In Difficult Times, Don’t Write Alone!
Dear Antioch Students, We hope you are staying safe as we continue into the Spring. For many of you, writing is now a more solitary endeavor, so we at the…
Done is Better than Good
rachel frank I settle into my writing routine as soon as the deadline is set. “I don’t have the energy to do this today,” I say to myself. “But it’s…
Provost Update to AUSB Students – 4/3/20
Dear AUSB Students, As you read in Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Success (AVCSS) Melissa Kirk’s letter, the university is committed to student support during this exceptional time. System-wide initiatives…
3 Simple Steps to Master the Rule of Show, Don’t Tell
Show, don’t tell is one of the classic adages about writing. But what does it really mean? MFA in Writing & Contemporary Media Program Director Ross Brown explains how what the…