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Tag Archives: writing instructors
Attend a Writer’s Conference? A Risk Worth Taking! (Part 2)
By Catherine Hedge What a delight! I have just returned from a regional writer’s conference, The Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators of Kansas. I spent the day learning from wonderful, creative speakers: Sharon M. Draper, Jennifer Mattson, Karen … Continue reading
Posted in e-publishing, Education, Publishing, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Process
Tagged attending writing conferences, Brett Wright, Bridget Heos, fear of writing, good writing conferences, Heather Alexander, Jennifer Brown, Jennifer Mattson, Karen Grencik, KSSCBWI, Leonard Bishop, Sharon M. Draper, why should I go to a writer's conference, why should I write?, writing conferences, writing inspiration, writing instructors, writing techniques
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We Grow Through Time
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by Leonard Bishop Leonard Bishop I enjoy remembering, but I do not believe in photograph albums. They are bulky, and troublesome to maintain. There are always stacks of pictures in the drawer, waiting to be…
Getting Serious!
By Catherine Hedge When I was a kid, I used to daydream about being a storyteller. It’s in my Irish blood. My great uncles could take a two minute event and stretch it to at least a half hour, especially … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Leonard Bishop, Nostalgia, Writing, Writing Process
Tagged Bill Borel, Catherine Hedge, Charlene Newcomb, Dare To Be A Great Writer, Donna Gillespie, good writing critiques, Joseph F. Hedge, Leonard Bishop, Marie Hampton, Marie Loughin, Raji Singh, writing group, writing instructors
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Even The Greats Wrote Some Trash: by Leonard Bishop
When I was young, I believed that if you had real writing talent, the words just poured out of your pen like honey. No need to stop or ponder, unless it was to find an even more beautiful phrase. A … Continue reading
Posted in Leonard Bishop, Nostalgia, Publishing, Writing, Writing Process
Tagged Chekov, classic writers, Dare To Be A Great Writer, getting published, good writing critiques, Leonard Bishop, Raji Singh, talent in writing, Tolstoy, unpublished writing, writing inspiration, writing instructors, writing techniques
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Crossing Deep River: Finishing a Novel
By Catherine Hedge One of the most wonderful things about starting a novel is that eventually you get to the place where you are finishing it! I am just pages away from finishing my third manuscript, Crossing Deep River. It … Continue reading
Posted in historical fiction, Humor, Leonard Bishop, Writing, Writing Process
Tagged Biography Leonard Bishop, Dare To Be A Great Writer, Donna Gillespie, finishing a novel, invention in writing, outlining a novel, why should I write?, writing instructors, writing outlines, writing techniques
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Attending a Writing Conference? A Risk Worth Taking!
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
Posted in Leonard Bishop, Teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged attending writing conferences, fear of writing, good writing conferences, KSSCBWI, Leonard Bishop, why should I go to a writer's conference, why should I write?, writing conferences, writing inspiration, writing instructors, writing techniques
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I Hear You, Mr. B!
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
Research: a burden, or a writer’s best friend?
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
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
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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