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The Importance of Keeping a Writer’s Notebook

October 18, 2015 by annalisa 8 Comments

by Annalisa Parent www.annalisaparent.com I have a writer’s notebook. No, I do. It’s just that I haven’t yet gotten in the good habit of having it with me—all. the. time. So, of course, inspiration strikes when I’m at the grocery store, or at work, or in the car; and random notes get jotted down on … [Read more…]

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The rules of writing are nothing like the rules of real life. Can you say “overshare?”

Good writing is that guy you invariably end up sitting next to on the plane who wants to tell you every detailed encounter with the junior high bully, or every hobby his grandkids ever pursued… except when it’s good writing, it’s actually interesting. The story is compelling even though you’re not male or have never … [Read more…]

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