Monthly Archives: January 2018

The power and importance of constructive criticism

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

When I finished writing my second novel in seventh grade, I was appalled at the idea of an editor suggesting changes to my masterpiece. “I’m never going to let an editor change my work,” I vowed back then. Erm … … Continue reading →

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The woe behind one pink line

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

As a writer, I love words. I love letters and combining them to build meaning. But there are four letters I don’t like when arranged in a certain order. PCOS. The acronym doesn’t roll off the tongue. It’s an unpronounceable … Continue reading →

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New year, same old story

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

2018 is already more than a week old. Meanwhile, I’m blinking and flabbergasted, wondering, “Where is the time going?” A year ago, I set a goal to finish writing “The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill” within the 365-day time frame of … Continue reading →

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