Tag Archives: Leonard Bishop

Because I Have Something to Say!

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

Because I Have Something to Say!.

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Because I Have Something to Say!

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge Anyone who uses the phrase, “indomitable”  must have met my writing mentor, the late Leonard Bishop.  He grew up in conditions of poverty and violence that would destroy most of us.  He believed, despite all the contrary … Continue reading →

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Thank You for A Grand First Year!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge Happy New Year! A year ago, persistent writer friends convinced us that we should start a blog.  We wanted  to showcase our writer’s group in preparation for launching our indie novels and reintroducing previously published works.  What … Continue reading →

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Of Fathers to Sons…Is There a Santa Claus? (repost)

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

Of Fathers to Sons…Is There a Santa Claus? (repost).

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Attending a Writing Conference? A Risk Worth Taking!

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge When I was getting reading for my first writing conference in Salina, Kansas, many years ago, I was terribly nervous.  I figured there would be critics lurking about with long noses and red pens in hand.  They’d … Continue reading →

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I Hear You, Mr. B!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

I Hear You, Mr. B!.

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I Hear You, Mr. B!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

I had the delightful experience of attending a writing conference this weekend.  I spent two days in Kansas City surrounded by people who love writing. All weekend, I kept hearing Mr. Leonard Bishop resonating in my head. Case in Point:  … Continue reading →

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Outlines: Mapquest for novelists, or soul-killing, oxygen-sucking waste of time?

Posted on October 14, 2012 by donnagillespie

A friend of mine told me she was getting frustrated with her writing class and wasn’t sure she was going to stay with it. Students were told to outline the whole book before the instructor let them start, and he’d … Continue reading →

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Research: a burden, or a writer’s best friend?

Posted on September 2, 2012 by donnagillespie

By Donna Gillespie Whenever I complain over the fact I seem to need at least ten or twelve years per book, I nearly always hear these words of comfort — “But of course. You have to do all that research.” … Continue reading →

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Roller-Coastering with Raji Singh: Book Release

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

Roller-Coastering with Raji Singh: Book Release.

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