Learn why receiving an editorial letter from a professional copy editor is akin to receiving a comprehensive critique from an MFA workshop.
Author: Guilliean Pacheco
Guilliean Pacheco (she/her) is a Filipino-American journalist and copy editor by day; poet and creative writer by night. She earned her M.F.A. in Writing from the University of San Francisco and is an Anaphora Arts poetry fellow. She's also a member of AIR, ACES, IWW FJU, and Uproot. She’s a misplaced California girl who lives in Las Vegas normally, if one could call living there normal, on Southern Paiute land.
10 characters in search of an exit
Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, these characters are sure to inspire some truly unforgettable stories.
The state of the site
It has been too long. I always feel like I’m apologizing for not updating you, my reader. I go through these moments where I get excited to share something with you, and then I lose the plot. I firmly believe in rest for rest’s sake so that I won’t overextend…
The muse vs the machine: exploring AI
I dive into the philosophical debate between human creativity and technological advancement, sharing my personal perspective on the role of AI in the writing process.
Podcast Movement Evolutions 2023
City of Writers Radio has been on a self-imposed, unpublicized hiatus, and for that, I’m sorry. Thank you for your grace and patience as I sorted out the rest of my 2022. I’m ready to dive back into this thing that I love to do, and I’m starting with my…
Season 3, Episode 029: A New Hope
Happy belated second birthday to the podcast! It’s been a wild ride. A mini-sode to hold you over in anticipation of season 3. And a freshened-up logo to celebrate this new era. I hope you enjoy it! Well, well, well. We meet again. You may be wondering about the unnaturally…
It’s okay to tell it like it is
Writing concisely means removing unnecessary details and getting to the point quickly. This can help to keep the reader’s attention and to ensure that your message is understood.
Examples of defense mechanisms
Discover how defense mechanisms work and how they impact our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Learn how to apply this knowledge to create more complex and relatable characters in your writing.