29
Apr
Writing: Shimmying Down the Page
Writing comes with a hefty side of frustration. Rejections, shaky path to publication, self-doubt...
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Memoir
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25
Jun
The curse — and blessing — of liking everything
I didn’t advance in a straight line. I zigzagged because I had the curse of liking everything. But a meandering life has its advantages....
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Personal Growth
23
Apr
There is a serial killer in my writing class
My student wrote a first-person story from the point of view of a serial killer, and it was so blood curling I wondered if he was one himself....
16:43 /
Writing Tips
25
May
Five things I wish I had done BEFORE quitting my corporate job
Five things you can do BEFORE quitting your corporate job to set up a successful freelance business and pursue your dream of being a writer....
12:14 /
Personal Growth
18
May
7 steps to review and edit your book
If you are working on your first book, you may be wondering how to review it. Here are 7 steps review and edit your book, short story or blog post....
14:40 /
Writing Tips
11
May
The day I knew writers were liars
What is the role of truth in fiction and memoir? As a 12 year old I learned that writers were liars but García Márquez taught me to think differently....
01
May
3 lessons every writer can learn from reading obituaries
Reading obituaries seems morbid, but it can teach valuable lessons to any writer....
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Writing Tips
