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On Writing | Notes From Class

What I Think of the Fact That You Keep Asking Me What My Family Thinks of My Writing

When men create characters based on themselves, they are innovative; when women do it, they’re shaming their families.

Chloe Caldwell

Oct 18, 2016

Cover Photo: This painting show a woman peering through a gold peep hole. We see only her forehead, her eyes, and a small part of her nose.

Don’t Write Alone | Notes From Class

My Ten Students Finished Their Ten Books—in the Middle of the Pandemic

We don't talk about witnessing when we talk about writing, but I witnessed my students finish their essay collections in a year-long program.

Chloe Caldwell

Apr 07, 2021

Cover Photo: This photograph shows three glasses of water sitting on a table. The background behind them is a delicate cream. In each cup, red ink is swirling. The cup on the left has the least amount of ink and the cup on the right has the most, so it seems as if they are telling a story that's becoming more intense over time.

Don’t Write Alone | Notes On Craft

Did I Get My Memoir Wrong?

I was confident in my narrative and wrote a memoir about it. But turns out the facts were questionable.

Chloe Caldwell

Aug 24, 2022

Cover Photo: 1972 Ad, Noxzema Skin Cream, "Face to Face Talk with My Skin"/flickr

How To | Appearances

A Conversation About Acne

“How much money do you think you’ve spent on acne treatment shit in your lifetime?”

Chloe Caldwell and Chelsea Martin

Nov 03, 2016

Cover Photo: In this photograph, a couple stands on the porch of a modest, square, brick family home. She wears a mask and he wears a bandana over his face. The grass is green, but the trees are bare in the background, as if spring has only just begun.

Columns | On Writing | Notes From Class

Writing Our Pandemic Stories: March & April

In this three-installment column, Chloe Caldwell and her 12-month essay generator students write about their daily life during the Covid-19 crisis

Catapult Classes

Apr 27, 2020

Cover Photo: This photograph is of a dog, a white pit bull mix, who is grinning happily into golden hour evening sun in a field of orange poppies

Columns | On Writing | Notes From Class

Writing Our Pandemic Stories: April & May

In this three-installment column, Chloe Caldwell and her 12-month essay generator students write about their daily life during the Covid-19 crisis

Catapult Classes

May 12, 2020

Cover Photo: This photograph is mostly a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. The bright green field below is only shown as a sliver, so the photo feels expansive as a sunny day

Columns | On Writing | Notes From Class

Writing Our Pandemic Stories: May & June

In this three-installment column, Chloe Caldwell and her 12-month essay generator students write about their daily life during the Covid-19 crisis

Catapult Classes

Jun 09, 2020

Cover Photo: This photograph shows a gold balloon sign, which reads 'congrats,' blowing gently in an evening breeze

Don’t Write Alone | Notes From Class

2020 & 2021 Generator Audio Showcase

As part of their graduation showcase, our 12-month generator students have been given the option to read, record, and share an excerpt of their projects.

Catapult Classes

Jul 16, 2021

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When men create characters based on themselves, they are innovative; when women do it, they’re shaming their families.

We don't talk about witnessing when we talk about writing, but I witnessed my students finish their essay collections in a year-long program.

I was confident in my narrative and wrote a memoir about it. But turns out the facts were questionable.

“How much money do you think you’ve spent on acne treatment shit in your lifetime?”

In this three-installment column, Chloe Caldwell and her 12-month essay generator students write about their daily life during the Covid-19 crisis

In this three-installment column, Chloe Caldwell and her 12-month essay generator students write about their daily life during the Covid-19 crisis

In this three-installment column, Chloe Caldwell and her 12-month essay generator students write about their daily life during the Covid-19 crisis

As part of their graduation showcase, our 12-month generator students have been given the option to read, record, and share an excerpt of their projects.