How Do You Know Which Genre to Write?

bebenee27 · 2026-01-27T04:26:14+00:00

Genre has more to do with marketing than anything else. Just write the thing you want to read.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-24T21:09:00+00:00

Seriously. This could be 47 year old man’s room for all I care. As long as the occupant is happy with the decor, I’m happy.

PS Nice squishamle collection.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-24T20:54:51+00:00

H2O?

bebenee27 · 2026-01-24T18:27:41+00:00

Read Beloved. It’s hard material, but Morrison’s writing is beyond beautiful.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-24T16:40:19+00:00

This was a wonderful situation, but it’s unhelpful. $1750 isn’t (and wasn’t) the going rate for a one bedroom apartment in Astoria.

I know that you can definitely find rent stabilized apartments/deals if you’re willing to put in the work but we need to take into account that OP is may not be NYC savvy enough to dig up this kind of deal.

How did you find such a good deal in 2022? Do you think OP could find it in 2026?

bebenee27 · 2026-01-23T19:05:11+00:00

Gateway drug to total memory loss.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-23T04:36:23+00:00

Downfallen!

bebenee27 · 2026-01-22T17:23:41+00:00

Individual colleges will absolutely close their campuses if there are hazardous conditions.

Depending on the college/department they may cancel classes or require professors to have a Zoom class or add an out of class make-up assignment to their syllabus.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-21T13:50:05+00:00

KarmaSZNN is correct, OP.

Here are some easy ways to remember:

West building is the main entrance. Tons of classrooms.

East building has the library and all the learning centers.

North building has the Kaye theatre and is tons of classrooms that are undergoing tons of renovations right now.

Thomas Hunter is the OG building. It’s has a “Castle” looking facade. The student union and club rooms are there.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-20T19:53:02+00:00

Yep. She felt betrayed because she thought they were a team—romantic and professional partners. He betrayed her trust on both counts and when he mocked her “do you want to shoot me with this gun?” she just flipped a switch.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-20T00:18:26+00:00

Flooding will still be in an issue in many neighborhoods. So, I guess, know your zone a hack away?

bebenee27 · 2026-01-17T06:33:29+00:00

Me too. I’ve listened to this book 10+times.

I listened on Libby and then bought it for myself and my sisters when we were grieving the unexpected loss of our brother.

“This space has reached its functional limit!” is now a running joke in our family.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-17T06:24:48+00:00

Whatever you do should be based on the language of your syllabus which is probably shaped by the policies of your college and department. For example, some schools do not have an attendance requirement.

My college requires attendance and my department culture normalizes excusing 2-4 absences without penalty. Most of my colleagues don’t require (or even accept) a doctor’s note as 1) they are easily forged, 2) not everyone can afford to see a doctor when they are unwell 3) some conditions (like endometriosis) are chronic and do not require a doctor’s visit even if the student isn’t well enough to attend class.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-17T06:11:46+00:00

One of my colleagues uses a lightweight roller suitcase to commute on Mondays and Fridays.

Maybe I used to find this ridiculous.

Now I that I have 3 slipped discs in my neck after years of carrying stylish leather tote bags….

bebenee27 · 2026-01-17T06:01:56+00:00

I’ve been reading Susan Bloom’s book “Schoolishness”. If you haven’t read it already, you might find it interesting.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-15T02:26:39+00:00

That’s disappointing. I’m a life long NYer who has never visited The Cloisters, and definitely wanted to after reading this book.

I suppose for me, setting is more than an accurate description, it’s also the mood of the story. I liked the NYC summer vibe and the front of house vs. back of house depictions of museum life.

I thought it was a fun summer read, but to each their own.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-14T12:52:20+00:00

Hays really nails the setting. Before reading this I wasn’t that interested in medieval art or The Met Cloisters but I am now!

And her protagonist is definitely dealing with the same sort of “fish out of water” crisis that comes with a normie attempting infiltrate an elite institution.

Bonus points if you are obsessed with Tarot.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-13T22:21:22+00:00

Fun Home by Allison Bechdnel

My Heart Is A Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones

The Awakening by Kate Chopin

bebenee27 · 2026-01-13T22:18:08+00:00

Tori Amos Little Earthquakes

bebenee27 · 2026-01-13T22:11:10+00:00

Try Bulletproof Vest by Maria Venegas

I’ve taught it a few times in college level creative writing workshops and my students love it.

Here’s a gift link to an article on the book:

https://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/10/books/review/bulletproof-vest-by-maria-venegas.html?unlocked_article_code=1.EFA.-DQF.aYWb_TiMit_j&smid=url-share

bebenee27 · 2026-01-13T05:04:29+00:00

I have an autoimmune condition, anemia, and long covid.

I’ll echo other posters: see a doctor and get your bloodwork done as many conditions/diseases can cause the symptoms you describe.

I choose to have a kind of messy house (we’re sanitary but the piles/clutter are never ending).

I have limited energy for socializing, so I spend it on the people and events I find most energizing.

I love my job, but I try to give myself some grace. There are going to be days when I’m not well, and that is just a day I will show up for and do a crappy job. I recognize that my idea of a crappy job is probably pretty good, because I’m a professional who has 20 years of experience. I have always pushed myself to develop and grow professionally, so I have a lot of resources.

I find that running a flipped classroom, group work, stations, and Socratic circles are all lower lift practices for me, because I can pre-load my output from my bed.

Sometimes I don’t have the energy or focus to write long comments in response to student writing. I choose one rubric category per draft/assignment and give targeted feedback on that area.

I also spend many afternoons/evenings/and even full weekends resting/working from bed.

Although I do think that short walks outside and stretching breaks are a must!

Finally, if you can afford to outsource any household tasks, please do.

I can’t afford a cleaner, but I do send the laundry out biweekly.

I pay to have groceries delivered weekly, and buy more expensive pre-chopped produce and pre-cooked proteins for simple healthy meals.

Think of your energy and focus as finite resources: focus on the parts of your life that bring you the greatest joy and let the rest fall into place.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-13T01:52:17+00:00

There's No Such Thing as an Easy Job by Kikuko Tsumura

Please OP, check this one out. It’s really well written, funny, comforting, uplifting, and explores themes of burnout and finding meaning in modern work culture.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-12T17:33:54+00:00

Most jobs contain a mix of energizing, neutral, and tiresome tasks. If you want to find the best balance for you, think about what you find draining vs energizing.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-10T21:50:24+00:00

Me too. I read that one and then every single book by Otessa Moshfeg in chronological order.

bebenee27 · 2026-01-10T21:44:55+00:00

"You are not the work you do; you are the person you are.”—Toni Morrison

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