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What every writer needs is space
Last week, a small writing desk was on sale at Wal-Mart. There were some years (not so very long ago) when a $50 purchase was out of the question in our household. We were living on entry-level journalism wages. Splurging … Continue reading
Streator Library book signing
We had a turnout of all ages at today’s reading and book signing at Streator Public Library, from toddlers to fifth-graders, parents, and a local 15-year-old writer who stopped by to talk about the book series she’s writing. Our group … Continue reading
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No foolin’ — April is a month for readers and writers
April is one of my favorite months of the year. Not so much for the weather (which tends to be rainy, windy and generally soggy in north-central Illinois … not to mention all the water that gets in my basement). … Continue reading
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Tagged Camp NaNoWriMo, children's books, D.E.A.R., library, poetry, reading, World Book Night, writing
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What to do when you write yourself into a corner
I first heard the advice during NaNoWriMo a few years ago: Always stop writing while you still have ideas so you’ll have a starting point for the next day. It’s excellent advice. We’re told not to tap the well dry … Continue reading
How do you define yourself?
“Who are you?” It’s a question society asks every day. Everywhere we turn, we are asked to define ourselves: Twitter bios. Facebook profiles. Blog and website About Me pages. Our definitions categorize us. We say we are writers, designers, artists, … Continue reading
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