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Never too Late to Write
One thing I have been proud of over the years has been the way I have gotten to know my students and have allowed them to know me. The old saying, “My pride and joy,” definitely fits the way I feel about my students. I have spent hours correcting their papers and even more time…
Experiences are Stories Waiting to be Told
Since we have been allowed (somewhat) to re-enter society, I have taken it upon myself to enjoy quiet walks in areas where cement sidewalks are lined by tall trees. Usually the only sound is the chirping of birds, and sometimes, especially in my favorite place–an outdoor mall in Southern California–the almost quiet sound of a…
Remember Your Reader
When we write anything (unless we are writing in our journals), we must keep our readers in mind. We must remember, too, that they are not reading what we have written for the pure joy of it (unless we are James Patterson or Anne Tyler or Nora Roberts or Stephen King–or any of those who…
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Do Readers and Writers Escape Reality through the Written Word?
I recently picked up Jane Yolen’s book, Take Note: A Writer’s Guide to Loving the Craft (2006), and was immediately drawn to a comment she made in the opening chapter: “Writing takes us into another, brighter, deeper more engaging world than the world we actually live in” (7). Even though in this statement she is…
A Few Words on Allowing Someone to Read What You Have Written
No one likes to be critiqued – whether the critique follows the writing of a paper for a class and comes in the form of a grade or comes as feedback after you’ve written and published a story, a poem, or a book. Critiques can be harsh. This is especially true when either family members…
The Impact of Our Writing
I have often said I am inspired at the oddest times and have no notion where my ideas, which I call germs, come from or even what they mean– not until I write about them; with that in mind, I would like to tell you, Dear Reader, about a dream I had. It focuses on…
This journal will make for a great gift any writer will enjoy writing in. The writer, whether a professional or someone dabbling in writing or a student, will not mind carrying this book in any bag he/she is carrying. There are several professional writers who recommend all writers write at least two journal pages every morning upon waking up. Because of the texture of the journal, it is a pleasure to grab hold of first thing in the morning.
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