Review: The God of Small Things
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The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy My rating: 5 of 5 stars If I’d pick up this book at the right time (less busy), I might have finished ... Read more
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Why stories matter
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My seniors have spent the last several weeks reading excerpts from different styles and genres and responding to creative writing prompts. These seniors are IB students who work hard and ... Read more
I’m back!
On writing, Uncategorized
The first inkling that being a writer might fit me occurred when I was eight years old. Our prim, petite third grade teacher at A.J. West Elementary encouraged everyone in ... Read more
Dear Monkey Mind,
Letters, Uncategorized
I sat down to write, but wasn’t sure how to begin so I checked Facebook looking for inspiration. I found an article that expanded my knowledge of the Common Core ... Read more
First draft reminder.
A Room Of Your Own, Uncategorized
There are some things I should have learned by now. This isn’t my first first draft. This morning, approaching twenty thousand words, in the zone of the scene I was ... Read more
Beginning, again.
On writing, Uncategorized
One has to be comfortable with beginning again to stick with writing. I am beginning summer again, that time when hours of time for writing open, which, paradoxically, can slow ... Read more
Need a refresher on punctuating dialogue?
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