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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Writing and Christmas
By Uncle Bill My niece Cathy has exposed me for the fraud that I am. For years, generations in fact, I have been able to fool my family into believing I have talent. The trick has been working tirelessly on … Continue reading
Posted in Nostalgia, Slice of life, Writing
Tagged 1940's memories, Bill Borel, Christmas letters, nostalgia, Reminiscence, writing Christmas letters
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Creating a Civil Writing Group
Creating a Civil Writing Group.
Posted in Writing
Tagged rules for writing group, writing critique, writing group, writing group norms
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Creating a Civil Writing Group
By Catherine Hedge Following the advice of Charlene Newcomb, I get myself to a writer’s group every week. We started with an incredibly strong leader who kept us in control, but that’s not always the case! Spiteful, negative reviewers can … Continue reading
Get thee to a writing group
by Charlene Newcomb Aspiring writers note: get thee to a writing group. Writing in isolation is like singing in the shower. There is no one there to tell you that you’re tone deaf. Well, unless you take communal showers…uh…let’s not … Continue reading
Blog or Dog?
By Catherine Hedge These days when people discover time they didn’t have before, they often get two suggestions: 1. Write a blog 2. Get a dog Both offer a way to fill time, as if that’s a problem. They tell … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged dog ownership, humor, starting a blog, writing
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When I write, I have the Ultimate Power! by Catherine Hedge
When I write, I have the Ultimate Power! by Catherine Hedge.
Posted in Writing
Tagged Leonard Bishop, teaching writing, why should I write?, writer's block, writing inspiration
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When I write, I have the Ultimate Power! by Catherine Hedge
I get to work with middle school students. I’m often asked to be a guest speaker as the resident “Real Writer” in my Midwestern school. Every time I present, I make students stand beside their desks and repeat after me, … Continue reading
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