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Every Life A Writable Life
If your everday life seems poor to you, do not accuse it; accuse yourself, tell yourself you are not poet enough to summon up its riches; since for the creator there is no poverty and no poor or unimportant place. … Continue reading
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Research, Part II — Authenticity
Check out my BookPleasure article, “Research, Part II — Authenticity.”
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Looking for Perfection
I’m a little slow posting this week because I was away at a silent retreat – at a little cabin in the woods. I’ve done this before – gone off to the silence of the woods to slow down enough … Continue reading
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The Process for Memoirs
Here are some tips for writing your memoir. Brainstorm and/or do freewrites about events in your life that affect you. Gather as many details ahead of time, before you begin writing. Ground your writing in carefully selected details. Use … Continue reading
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The Importance of Research
Check out my BookPleasure article, “The Importance of Research, Part One — Characters.”
Writing Partners
The author Adair Lara suggests writers need writing partners. So does writer Natalie Goldberg. And while both of them have a different approach, the goal is the same – to encourage you to write. It can sometimes be daunting to … Continue reading
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Say the Unsayable
The role of the writer is not to say what we can all say but what we are unable to say. –Anaïs Nin One of the things I hear new writers – okay, more seasoned ones too – say is … Continue reading
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Integrating Life with Writing
Please check out my BookPleasure article, “Integrating Life with Writing.”
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I Can’t Believe She Did That!
How well do you know your main characters? Sure, sure, you know he has a red beard, she has mahogany skin, he likes to sing in the shower, she drives faster than the speed limit. That’s a good start. But … Continue reading
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