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A Different Kind of Book Review: PocketDoodles for Young Artists

by Matilda ButlerJuly 7, 2010
A Different Kind of Book Review: PocketDoodles for Young Artists

It’s summer and our book review suggests a book that just might get your child or grandchild started toward memoir writing. It’s never too soon to intrigue a youngster with the fun of dialogue writing, scene description, and developing details.

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Damn the -ly Words (Adverbs) in Your Writing: Learn to Show Don’t Tell

by Kendra BonnettJuly 5, 2010
Damn the -ly Words (Adverbs) in Your Writing: Learn to Show Don’t Tell

Here’s a simple tip for improving your writing. Cut out your dependence on adverbs. They are superficial and take the place of real detail and description. This is one of the easiest changes you can make that will have a profound impact on your writing.

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500 Words (or More) Writing Prompt #29: Entangled with Snow Peas

by Promptly PortlandJune 22, 2010
500 Words (or More) Writing Prompt #29: Entangled with Snow Peas

As promised, Promptly Portland moves us in a completely different direction for this week’s writing prompt. Promptly shows you a new way to think about relationships in your life and how relationships can support you in times of need.

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Writing Alchemy – How Many Masks Are On Your Desk?

by Matilda ButlerJune 9, 2010
Writing Alchemy – How Many Masks Are On Your Desk?

What are you not the “I” in your memoir? How do you let others in your memoir speak as themselves rather than just a slightly different version of you? This week’s Writing in Five video is designed to get you thinking about this topic in order to make your writing more authentic.

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What’s the Most Important Aspect of Your Writing Process?

by Kendra BonnettMay 31, 2010
What’s the Most Important Aspect of Your Writing Process?

So what is the most important aspect of the writing process? You tell us. Answer our quick, easy (one question) survey. Pick the answer you think best captures the most important aspect of YOUR writing process. Or post a Comment with your own answer.

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Writing and Memoir Miscellanea for a Sunday Afternoon

by Kendra BonnettMay 30, 2010
Writing and Memoir Miscellanea for a Sunday Afternoon

Just because the people in your memoir are real doesn’t mean they shouldn’t get the same attention and development as the characters in a novel. As readers, we want to know what makes them tick.

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500 Words (or More) Writing Prompt #25: Wikipedia and You

by Promptly PortlandMay 18, 2010
500 Words (or More) Writing Prompt #25: Wikipedia and You

Week after week, Promptly Portland brings us new ways to get or keep moving on our writing journey. Today, Promptly explores how three ideas from Wikipedia can be turned into writing prompts.

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