You Might Want to Check That: Do you need that comma?

Illustration by Emma Baxter

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But are all those words spelled right, grammatically correct, and actually making sense? You might want to check that. Today, in the NSFP Copy Team’s exclusive series, we’ll be looking at commas.

GetLit: Fiction / ‘Periwinkle’

Illustration by Sadie Wood

GetLit is a semimonthly series featuring works of fiction and creative nonfiction submitted by New School students. Each month has two opportunities to submit: an open call and a themed call. To submit your work or find more information, please visit GetLit’s submissions form. October’s theme was “Season’s Greetings.” This month’s themed call selection is “Periwinkle” by Mel Pecegueiro.

Writes & Bites: Conwell Coffee Hall and tension-filled twists

Illustration by Char Gossage

Welcome to Writes & Bites — a series where creative writing MFA student Arianna Gundlach reviews a cool writing spot in New York City and tackles a writing topic that’s been weighing on your mind. This week, we look at Conwell Coffee Hall located at 6 Hanover St. in the Financial District.