Hello everyone! My name is Jay Mollerskov, and I am honored to have been recently selected as the new ArtRoot Writer-In-Residence for the first half of 2026. That being the case, I wanted to take a few minutes to introduce myself here and write a bit about my background in the arts. I have been…
Zeal
I’ve begun a writing project by jotting words down and end up with an image that I must create. Conversely, I’ve begun a process in thumbnail sketches that stimulate words and feelings which become a written piece.
Ugly Sweaters
Features of the ugly sweater are bright primary colors enhanced with metallic embellishments and at least one (or maybe 10) Christmas devices.
Tribes
How can a tribe help with writing?
Stories
Basic story telling structure. Workshop details included.
Rhyme Time
See information about upcoming workshop! Save Dec 2 from 5 to 7 pm.
Questions
A member of one of my writing groups always asked, “What do you want the reader to come away with?”
Prompts
We can be so busy with our activities that we don’t consider a legacy to future generations. Stop in at Vintage & Modern books tomorrow (Tuesday) between 12:30 and 2:30 to discuss your legacy.
Sound Off
Contronyms are words that are their own opposites.
Normal
My favorite saying is that normal is a setting on your dryer.
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