Jody Ulate

“Argue with the world. And never forget that writing is as close as we get to keeping a hold on the thousand and one things–childhood, certainties, cities, doubts, dreams, instants, phrases, parents, loves–that go on slipping, like sand, through our fingers.”― Salman Rushdie

"I think a #bannedbook is a battlefield, a site of power struggle; a banned book is where society, politics, art, and literature converge."—#XiaozeXie Image: 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 #16. Gift of Driek and Michael Zirinsky, in honor of Hung Liu and Jeff Kelly. 2014.01.

Come learn about SJSU's dual-genre MFA program, offering degrees in Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry, and Scriptwriting. Prospective MFA applicants urged to attend Creative Writing Week, October 25 - 29, 2021 #creativewriting #sjsu #english #mfa

My friend/colleague Susan is hosting this free online event on fiction and social change, Oct. 5–8. I'm a huge fan of the writers she's interviewing. Don't miss out! susandefreitas.com/story-medicine… #binders #amwriting #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #fiction @manzanitafire

@clsmith321 @ABRAMSbooks So great to see this!

First non-virtual reading for CROSSING THE RIVER from ⁦@ABRAMSbooks⁩- such a thrill! #hippocamp21 #memoir

@SJSUEngineering Congratulations, Lisa!

🏆Congratulations to Lisa Francesca, Communications Specialist of the Dean’s Office, recipient of the Staff Excellence in Service Award! Read the full Winner Recognitions: sjsu.edu/engineering/di…

Great advice for creating and an important part of the creative process: patience. #amwriting

Friday! Black Creativity & Mentorship: A Conversation between @SJSU Alumni, Diana Pumpelly Bates & Titus Kaphar - Explore Black creativity, artistic inspiration & the importance of mentorship. Presented by the @PaloAltoArt & @Moadsf. Register for free: bit.ly/BlackCreativit…

Looking forward to attending The Nonprofit Marketing Summit in August! #philanthropy #storytelling linkedin.com/events/thenonp…

On #creative teams, this is especially true. Expressing emotion is required for authentic communication and creative work. #creativity #leadership

"Your book has a birthday. You don't know what it is yet." --Cheryl Strayed #amwriting #writingcommunity #writinginspiration

The most direct way to figure out what's valued in a culture isn’t to listen to what people say is important. It's to pay attention to who gets rewarded and promoted into leadership roles. Groups elevate people who represent their principles and advance their goals.

Happy Pub Day, @clsmith321! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous writing with the world! Crossing the River is a beautiful book. @ABRAMSbooks

"I write to save someone’s life, probably my own." ~ Clarice Lispector

Creative work needs solitude. It needs concentration, without interruptions. It needs the whole sky to fly in, and no eye watching until it comes to that certainty which it aspires to, but does not necessarily have at once. MARY OLIVER #amwriting #writingcommunity

We all have a story to share and writing is the time-honored tradition that connects us through our written experiences. Creating our narratives brings perspectives to the world and in turn, understanding of one another. #amwriting #writingcommunity

@Juliahj Aww!

tfw your favorite boss of all time has to go be brilliant somewhere else

@JenniSapio Fingers crossed for you!

I have an interview for a full-time professor position today. Wish me luck!

@LisaEllisonsPen So excited for you, Lisa!

I just sent full manuscripts for my memoir HOW NOT TO DIE: FROM DEATH TO LIFE ON A HEAVY METAL TOUR to 5 interested agents. Feels exhilarating and incredibly vulnerable. Requesting all good vibes, well wishes, happy thoughts, and all other good juju. #binders #WritingCommunity

"The great irony of winter is that the moment darkness is greatest is also the moment light is about to return. Each year the winter solstice comes with the promise that the next day will be brighter." nytimes.com/interactive/20…