Category Archives: Writing

Advice and inspiration on the writing process

Roller-Coastering with Raji Singh: Book Release

By Catherine Hedge When I climb on a carousel, I’m pretty sure where I’m going.  Up and down and around.  The route is the same with variation provided by bejeweled horses, tigers, and occasional chickens.  If you’re timid, you can … Continue reading

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Beginner’s Luck

Beginner’s Luck.

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Beginner’s Luck

By Catherine Hedge Learning to write is a lot like learning to play a musical instrument. I’m trying to learn the violin.  “Trying” is the best word…for both me and my instructor.  I had visions of playing “Meditation” by Massenet … Continue reading

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The Perfect Writing Teacher

The Perfect Writing Teacher.

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The Perfect Writing Teacher

by Catherine Hedge One of the cruelest myths of writing is that if you are a really good writer, you start with “Once upon a time…” and reach “The End” in one free-flowing, unstoppable, lyrical explosion of brilliance.  Perhaps the … Continue reading

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What’s your favorite way to grab more writing time? (Hint: Don’t try this one)

So I just went in for the second time — my next — and final, since now I’m fresh out of legs — total knee replacement. It seems I’m hard on knees. Thank god I’m not a horse. Or, worse, … Continue reading

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Dust Bowl Daydreams

Dust Bowl Daydreams.

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Dust Bowl Daydreams

By Catherine Hedge I have several dear friends who are June brides or were many years ago.  It’s a lovely time to get married in Kansas.  The garden in front of my house is an explosion of blooms; gladiolas, petunias, … Continue reading

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Blogging: Opening Pandora’s Box

Blogging: Opening Pandora’s Box.

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Blogging: Opening Pandora’s Box

By Catherine Hedge When I was little, my father played Morse Code with us.  He’d say, “Dit- dit- dit- da- da –da- dit – dit –dit,” and we’d try to figure out what he meant.  He was a Navy radioman … Continue reading

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