I’m now one of several editors of the Prospect Heights Neighborhoodr blog thanks to Alisha. Basically, this means I can post content and finalize submissions. I would love to help continue making it relevant and fun, so give us a follow and let me know if you have any ideas, tips, or good vibes to… Continue reading Co-Editing Prospect Heights Neighborhoodr
Tag: writing
Top Ten Grant Proposal Mistakes
Writing a grant and feeling like it’s not quite there? Here are some top mistakes to check your proposal for and fix before you submit! TYPOS! Redundancy Length (too short if it’s missing components; too long if I forgot what I read 5 minutes ago) Vague (use examples! numbers! color!) Dry (a little passion is… Continue reading Top Ten Grant Proposal Mistakes
NPR’s Ask Me Another gives fun challenges
I’m going to a live taping of NPR’s puzzle, trivia, and games show Ask Me Another, which is a lot of fun to listen to. You could check a box saying that you’re open to being a contestant, and I received an email with a (super long but really fun and humbling) quiz that runs… Continue reading NPR’s Ask Me Another gives fun challenges
Jack Layton’s letter for Canadians
I don’t follow Canadian politics (should I start?), but I was captivated by the form, content, and tone of this letter, and also the simple fact that it was even written. Give it a read in the former leader’s memory.Jack Layton's letter for Canadians
On The Q Train Tears streamed down her face, and her shoulders heaved in un- controllable spasms. She slouched heavily back when the doors closed, and fell backwards a little when they reopened unex- pectedly. The sob became audible with her falter and a snort, and judging eyes responded with stares under the guise of… Continue reading
Snail Mail My Email… for free!
Through August 15, you can have an email transcribed and mailed free of charge to anyone anywhere. You can even include a doodle! I’d be so happy if I receive one, and I’m definitely sending one, too! Check out some neat ones that have been sent already.Snail Mail My Email... for free!
I wrote a poem (?)
Don’t know if any of you faithful readers remember way back earlier this summer when a friend was looking for other friends to write a poem, but I finally did it. And I kind of like it. So, I now (with extreme trepidation) share it with you. Untitled (right?)i don’t know exactly what a poem… Continue reading I wrote a poem (?)
Well, I’m officially a published author.
Shouldn’t there be some sort of super-excited-feeling that goes with this?!?! I never wrote an “aftermath” post to the Find the Future game that I played back in May, because the truth is, I felt a little deflated. Unimpressed for sure. Disappointed overall. It was tricky to articulate that, because I didn’t want to pop… Continue reading Well, I’m officially a published author.
What do Jon Stewart, Lou Reed, John Oliver, Kristen Schaal, and Mike Birbiglia have in common (beside being hilarious and wonderful)?
They’re doing great work with Story Pirates, a school arts program that works on creative writing through sketch comedy. I’m a huge fan.What do Jon Stewart, Lou Reed, John Oliver, Kristen Schaal, and Mike Birbiglia have in common (beside being hilarious and wonderful)?
OH MY GOSH I’M ONE OF THE 500 PEOPLE SELECTED FOR THIS INCREDIBLE NIGHT AT THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY! AK!(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
Jen Bokoff 
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