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2022: Writing Great Descriptions

Stories don’t work without descriptions—the reader needs to experience what the character experiences. The best way to write a great description is to close your eyes and envision the scene—lay out the scene in your mind before you write it … Continue reading

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2022: Once Upon a Time – Beginning a Story

I thought we might talk a little about the art of writing in the next few weeks.  I work with the teen writers at the local library, and we’ve worked hard on first lines for a story so it will … Continue reading

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2018 Clearing your Life: L A Talk Radio, The Writers Block Interview

    Sitting out here on the prairie writing stories, I’ve made some friends in California.  Thursday March 15, 2018 at 7:00 PST (9:00 CST) I will be a guest on The Writers Block radio show. LA Talk Radio the … Continue reading

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2016 CULTIVATING GRATITUDE: A Busy Season

    It’s spring!  Well, it felt like it yesterday even though the calendar said it wasn’t.  It is the beginning of a busy season for writers.  There are countless contests, conferences, festivals and book signings on the horizon. I began … Continue reading

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