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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:12:45 -0800

What 16 Movies Can Teach Us About Life and Leadership - Sources of Insight
I thought the message of "Star Wars" was that if the force is with you, then you can accomplish anything ;) My favorite message on this list is "Wizard of Oz." Beautiful.
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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:50:52 -0800

10 Helpful Editing Tips
If you’re the token writer at your office, among your friends, or in your family, then you are probably asked on a...
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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:19 -0800

How to Write a Memoir With a Partner
Today’s guest post, “How to Write a Memoir with a Partner” is by Deborah Prutzman, co-author of Addie of the...
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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:02 -0800

Collect Writing Resources for Better Writing
If you want to improve your writing, you’re going to have to work at it because let’s face it, nobody gets by on...
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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:42:59 -0800

What Do 15 Best-Selling Authors Teach Us? - Sources of Insight
Thanks for sharing these. I'm interested in "The War of Art," and I'm off now to add it to my wish list.
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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:38 -0800

Writing Resources: A Poetry Handbook
Poetry is the music of language, the fine art of the written word. Reading and writing poetry are excellent exercises for a...
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:38:04 -0800

Lessons Learned from John - Sources of Insight
I've been trying to incorporate "simple is better" into my life for some time now, and it's not easy. I tend to over-think and come up with way too many ideas. I am a firm believer in "less is more" and have been striving toward minimalism, streamlining,...
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:13 -0800

Sensible Writing Exercises
Ah, the senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. How do these things relate at all to writing exercises? We delight in...
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:25 -0800

November News and Announcements
We are now midway through autumn. Soon, the holiday season will be here and then winter will settle across the land. Here in...
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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:14:42 -0800

3 Stories for Improving Your Thinking, Feeling, and Doing - Sources of Insight
Storytelling is such a powerful skill. It's used in fiction (of course), marketing and advertising, and even in political campaigns. It's amazing what a compelling story can do!
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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:54:43 -0800

Puppet Kaos ? Blog Archive ? The Origin of Slutty Halloween Costumes
So awesome Kelvin! I love your stories. Keep them coming!
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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0800

How to Use Research for Better Writing (and Credibility)
Almost all writers rely on research for facts and information. Even fiction writers and memoir authors, whose work is either...
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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:25 -0700

The Poetry of William Shakespeare (Sonnets)
This is the second article in a three-part series on William Shakespeare’s life and poetry and its relevance to modern...
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:03:04 -0700

Puppet Kaos ? Blog Archive ? One Thousand and One Night of Stupidity: Sledgehammer
Kelvin, I love it! I was smiling all the way through. You, my friend, are one talented comedian. Very smart references and metaphors too, like the balloon boy and the character names. You're on your way. I'm so glad you made use of my writing prompts....
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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00:22 -0700

It’s NaNoWriMo Novel Writing Time!
If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a novel, then NaNoWriMo might be for you. Are you one of those writers who comes up...
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Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00:40 -0700

Parts of Speech
Mastering language can be a very technical process. Never mind the artistic skill that goes into being a good writer —...
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Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00:40 -0700

Parts of Speech
Mastering language can be a very technical process. Never mind the artistic skill that goes into being a good writer —...
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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:00:55 -0700

Writing Resources: No Plot? No Problem!
There are a million ways to approach writing a novel. You can write a plot outline. You can create a series of scenes and use...
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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:00:55 -0700

Writing Resources: No Plot? No Problem!
There are a million ways to approach writing a novel. You can write a plot outline. You can create a series of scenes and use...
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Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:38:36 -0700

Puppet Kaos ? Blog Archive ? TV Puppetry Workshop: Weeks 5, 6
I'm so glad you signed up for intermediate! I was hoping that you would. And it's awesome that your puppetry class has the added benefit of getting you to read more. That's always a good thing!
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Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00:58 -0700

The Characters in (Your) Fiction Writing
Characterization is one of the most basic elements in fiction writing. Many writers (and readers) believe that characters are...
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Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00:58 -0700

The Characters in (Your) Fiction Writing
Characterization is one of the most basic elements in fiction writing. Many writers (and readers) believe that characters are...
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Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:00:29 -0700

Proofreading Tips for Better Writing
photo credit: openDemocracy The best way to achieve better writing is through daily writing and reading, but proofreading is...
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Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:00:29 -0700

Proofreading Tips for Better Writing
photo credit: openDemocracy The best way to achieve better writing is through daily writing and reading, but proofreading is...
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Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:00:09 -0700

25 Creative Writing Prompts
Don’t you just hate writer’s block? Some say it’s a disease that only attacks creative workers. Some say...
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