Writing and Faith

My Mother’s Mantra

Dec 07, 2015

Flash Nonfiction by Nicole Simonsen

I was, at that point in my life, an authority on nothing, except maybe seizures.

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An Outsider's Faith

Nov 30, 2015

Theme Essay by Anjali Mitter Duva

Even as I created these characters, I wondered if I had the authority to portray their beliefs.

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Faith, Writing, and New Jersey Diners

Nov 30, 2015

Theme Essay by Kathy Curto

I confess: I’m a confused Catholic.

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Deliberations

Nov 30, 2015

Flash Nonfiction by JLSchneider

On the last day of the trial, I suddenly remember a dream in which a voice told me the meaning of life.

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After the First Cremation

Nov 23, 2015

TW Column by Steven Lewis

This year, I added a new event: the Journal Burning Bonfire.

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Sanderia Faye: “I’ve Got a Lot of Swimming to Do”

Nov 04, 2015

TW Interview by Levi Cain

I just knew that, as a black woman, if I wanted to write, I needed some credentials.

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We’ve Got to Move

Nov 04, 2015

Novel Excerpt by Sanderia Faye

We were going to meet every Sunday after church service, Christians and sinners alike till we got the job done.

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Essaying the Body: A Look Inside

Mar 16, 2015

TW Flash Essay by Richard Hoffman

What if I’d been less inhibited? What if I’d cried out, 'Jesus, what the hell is that?'

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Empathy Is Not Enough

Dec 29, 2014

Theme Essay by Laurette Folk

When people say art matters, it’s because they've been moved to act more compassionately in the world.

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In Search of Small Stones

Dec 24, 2014

Theme Essay by Carla M. Wilson

Happy holidays from Talking Writing! As a gift to yourself, try the writerly 'New Year's Challenge' offered with this piece.

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