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Tag Archives: writing inspiration
Eternal Writing, A Children’s Story
By Catherine Hedge Once upon a time, a young boy in Egypt had a dream. Raham dreamt of the future not tomorrow, or next year, or a hundred years, but three thousand years away. His dream was full of children, … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching, Writing
Tagged Egypt, King Tut, Power of Writing, student writing, why should I write?, writing inspiration
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Roller-Coastering with Raji Singh: Book Release
Roller-Coastering with Raji Singh: Book Release.
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
Beginner’s Luck
Beginner’s Luck.
The Perfect Writing Teacher
The Perfect Writing Teacher.
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
Posted in Leonard Bishop, Publishing, Teaching, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Biography Leonard Bishop, characterization, Dare To Be A Great Writer, Elizabeth Dodd, fear of writing, getting published, good writing critiques, good writing teachers, Leonard Bishop, poetry, student writing, teaching writing, Vicki Spandel, writer's block, writing criticism, writing inspiration, writing instructors, writing techniques
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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
Travels with Mary
Travels with Mary.
Posted in Humor, Slice of life
Tagged Anaconda Montana, Joseph Hedge, mother, nostalgia, Reminiscence, slice of life, traveling, writing inspiration
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Travels with Mary
By Catherine Hedge Anyone who believes that a good road trip needs to be finely scripted to be successful has never traveled with my mother. She and her patron Saint Christopher have the ability to take a lump of chaos … Continue reading
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
Posted in Nostalgia, Slice of life, Writing
Tagged Hard times, Kansas, Kansas Historical Society, nostalgia, poetry, Reminiscence, The Dust Bowl, writing inspiration
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