Dear Reader,
Over the past year or so I have integrated blogging into the structure of the literature and humanities courses I teach at BYU. I have found during that time that as sudents post weekly to a blog, they think more deeply and write more clearly.
I figure now is as good a time as any to take some of my own medicine and start a blog of my own.
So what can you expect if you continue reading this blog? To be honest, I’m not entirely sure. I imagine that over time it will evolve, but for now I plan on using this as a space in which I can explore publicly some things that until now I have mostly been trying to work out in my head. I would love to receive comments on the things that I write (either here or through Twitter), but my first audience is myself (as I think should always be the case in this type of endeavor).
I can say that in this blog I will write about the things that are on my mind — both theoretical and practical — as they relate to teaching, writing, language, and the humanities. I will write about what I do and how I do it. I will write about some of the texts and theories we are discussing in my classes. I will also pass along tips and tricks about things that are removing friction from my life and allowing me focus more attention on producing more creative, higher-quality work. If you are interested in learning more about the way or the things that I teach and research, then I invite you along for the ride. If you have any questions or comments or suggestions about things you would like me to write about, please let me know in the comment section below or contact me through email (toddkmack@byu.edu) or on Twitter (@toddkmack).