Tag Archives: Dare To Be A Great Writer

The Perfect Writing Teacher

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

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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Notes From Leonard Bishop’s Class, 1977-78: The Next Two Weeks

Posted on June 10, 2012 by donnagillespie

Here are more Leonard quotes harvested from that moldering notebook I kept in his class circa 1977. For those who don’t know him, Leonard Bishop taught a novel writing workshop at UC Berkeley Extension until 1983 — he was the … Continue reading →

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Bumper Stickers by Bishop, Part Two

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge For five days, I moped around the house, stalling.  I was stuck on my next scene for my Southern novel, Momma Liddy and Me.  I sorted my stationery collection. It goes back 15 years or more as … Continue reading →

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I’m Sure There’s A Book in Me, Somewhere!

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge Leonard Bishop told us that he loved to step into an elevator and ask whoever else rode with him, “So, how’s the book coming?”  He’d get answers like, “Well, I haven’t gotten back to it lately.” Or, … Continue reading →

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Bumper Stickers by Bishop

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge Last week, Marie and I were reminiscing about writing for Leonard Bishop.  We’d work all week to write a great scene, hoping he’d say something like, “That’s perfect! I can’t think of a single thing I’d change!” … Continue reading →

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When I write, I have the Ultimate Power! by Catherine Hedge

Posted on February 5, 2012 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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A Dollar In The Jar (by K.P. Kollenborn)

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

When you’re lucky, you get someone who believes in your art.  That’s very pleasant.  However, when the planets align perfectly, you get someone who can teach you how to hone your craft.  Someone like Leonard Bishop, our inspiration for this … Continue reading →

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