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Book Review: Chelsea Handler’s Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea Reviewed by Michelle Rockwell

by Michelle RockwellJune 30, 2010
Book Review: Chelsea Handler’s Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea Reviewed by Michelle Rockwell

Comediennes are an overlooked, yet valuable, resource for writers. They teach us about the art of writing because comics craft every word, every line, every pause and inflection. They have to. It’s the nature of their business. A comic performing on stage has absolutely nothing to hide behind.

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500 Words (or More) Writing Prompt #30: Hemingway and Broken Bones

by Promptly PortlandJune 29, 2010
500 Words (or More) Writing Prompt #30: Hemingway and Broken Bones

Ernest Hemingway’s writing has given Promptly Portland a new writing prompt for us. This one causes us to look deeply at our own lives to discover places where there have been breaks and healing.

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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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Memoir Contest Winner: Honorable Mention for Fairy Cakes, A Magical Journey by Mairi Neil

by Matilda ButlerJune 17, 2010
Memoir Contest Winner: Honorable Mention for Fairy Cakes, A Magical Journey by Mairi Neil

Mairi Neil returns with another charming story of her childhood in Scotland. This time she shares the magical Fairy Cakes her mum allowed all six children to help prepare. The “patience of a saint” is Mairi’s seemingly accurate description of her mum. You may want to treat your children or grandchildren to this lovely story and treat.

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500 Words (or More) Writing Prompt #28: More on Pets, Part 2

by Promptly PortlandJune 15, 2010
500 Words (or More) Writing Prompt #28: More on Pets, Part 2

Promptly Portland gives us two writing prompts that relate to our pets and us. In this second of two pet prompts, Promptly has us consider needs that pets have met in our lives as well as what pets have helped us learn about ourselves. If you have a dog or cat, be sure you try these writing prompts. If not, check back next week when Promptly moves on to an entirely different subject for a memoir writing prompt.

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A Memoir Book Publishing Salute

by Matilda ButlerJune 11, 2010
A Memoir Book Publishing Salute

Matilda interrupts the usual book business Friday to wish Kendra Bonnett a happy birthday.

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500 Words (or More) Writing Prompt #27: You and Your Pet, Part 1

by Promptly PortlandJune 8, 2010
500 Words (or More) Writing Prompt #27: You and Your Pet, Part 1

Promptly Portland takes us on an unexpected writing journey into exploring ourselves and our pets through this week’s prompt. If you have a dog or a cat, you’ll want to try this one.

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