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LOST Writing FOUND – A Fricking Treasure Trove!
I first started working on my memoir, which is about rebirth in every sense (yes I am claiming the physical too, because I actually flipping died) in December 2012. It wasn’t that me working on this book was a surprise, … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Life, Personal, Writers, Writing
Tagged "lost and found", "short story", fiction, memoir, novella, old writing, poetry
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When You’re In A Writing Rut, Take A Class Or Something
As a working writer, it can be a solitary life. Being a total introvert that works for me. But every now and then it’s good to connect. Lately, I’ve been in… I don’t know. I wouldn’t exactly call it a … Continue reading
Posted in Editing, Inspiration, Publishing, Thoughts, Writers, Writing
Tagged "writing workshop", continuing education, critique, manuscript, memoir, networking, personal essay, reader, review, revision, rut, writing class
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My Virgin AWP Experience
I can’t believe it’s been (more than) a week since AWP ended. I admit AWP got off to a rough start for me (you can see what I mean here) but after the initial shocks and adjustments my experience at … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Life, Personal, Writing
Tagged "ah hah", "personal growth", activism, AWP, book, caucus, conference, craft, deaf, disabilities, learning, memoir, opportunity, resources, writer
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Writing Through Trauma – I Never Thought I Would Go There
Writing about personal experiences is hard. Writing about the worst times in your life without ranting or breaking down, balancing the raw emotions and the battle with authentic memories is something else entirely. And when you write experiences that have … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Journal, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged "creative nonfiction", "essay writing", "writing workshop", memoir, memories, PTSD, trauma
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