The Three R’s
Schools were already divided into grades and contained in brick building complexes by the time I got there, in spite of what my children and grandchildren will tell you, but the original one-room schoolhouse concentrated on simple education of the three R’s . Readin’, (w)ritin’, and (a)rithmetic. ‘Rithmetic wasn’t my fortè, yet I grew up and […]
FIX Your Writing
Please enjoy this guest post from Noelle Stern… (see bio below) *** You’re writing along like butter. Suddenly a stomach-wrenching jolt slams you against a concrete wall. That harpy in your head rebukes: “THAT’S THE WORST, MOST HORRIBLE, STUPID PHRASE SINCE . . . .” Take heart. Such a message doesn’t have to plunge you […]
Irony…
While browsing through MSN’s home page on June 16, I was struck by the following: The HEALTHY LIVING section featured these stories – 10 SMALL CHANGES THAT CAN LEAD TO BIG WEIGHT LOSS! How to cleanse your body without going on a detox diet 4 healthy foods men should eat NOW Snacking on peanuts may extend […]
The Cost of Critique…part 2
Last week I concentrated on what I consider to be the greatest danger of critique – losing faith in yourself and your writing. Another danger in throwing your baby to the wolves is losing your story. Yes, that’s what I said. You see, you often get so much feedback that it overwhelms you. One person […]
Tell the Whole Story
Did you ever read a book, or watch a movie, that didn’t seem to go anywhere? Page after page, scene after scene, things happen, but the story doesn’t seem to have a point? Bo and I recently rented Foxcatcher, a movie that touted Five! Five Academy Award nominations! Briefly, it’s the story of John DuPont and […]
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