1) Write where you love. People both repeat and refute the expression, Write what you know. But start by choosing or creating a place that you love to write in. It doesn’t have to be fancy. I love my local cafe–the steamy warmth, the strangers, the art, the tea. 2) Write what you see, around […]
5 Important Ways to Say Yes While You Write: by Elizabeth Stark Read More »
In case you missed the news, Jazz great Dave Brubeck died Wednesday morning, one day short of his 92nd birthday. Brubeck was a jazz master and was the composer of the most famous modern jazz song: “Take Five.” Here is a video of him performing it live 46 years ago. This song remains one of
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I read a lovely opinion piece by Silas House in the New York Times online where he discusses the definition of what it means to be a writer every day while also being a spouse, an employee, a parent, and a caregiver. I would add to that list chauffeur and maid and gardener and cook
Every second, every minute: By Devi Laskar (with thanks to Silas House) Read More »
As I write this technical blog post, I can’t help but think back to my days working as a technical writer. After some unfortunate childcare situations, which I write about in my upcoming book “First Do No Harm: A Memoir,” I decided to stay home and take care of the kids full-time. Now I’m still
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Happy December! Today I want to talk with you about clownfish. Clownfish? Yes, like Nemo, with orange and white stripes. According to one of my kids’ books, clownfish live in sea anemones (which I still want to spell as if I were five, with consonants reversed). Each fish goes through a process of exposing itself
5 Writing Secrets of the Clownfish and Sea Anemone: by Elizabeth Stark Read More »
The most dangerous thing I can do today is offer you praise. Yes, you’ve just worked off your tailbone and you have pages and pages to show for it. NaNoWriMo, whether you’ve followed the estimated 1667 words per day or created your own personal goals for the month, is over. And I really want to
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Another night followed by another day and NaNoWriMo will be finished for 2012. If you are feeling stuck, and need a little boost to get you to your word count or help you achieve your personal goal during November, try something from the list below – and push forward! You only have a day to
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There are writers who know the last sentence of a book before they sit down to write it, and writers who write only to learn what will happen next. There are writers who work meticulously over a sentence, only to erase it, and writers who pour words onto the page, going back later to cull
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Based on the wonderful writing prompts from Elizabeth’s writing craft class last night, I’m giving everyone a little homework today. Make a list. In fact, make a few, and add them to your story in progress. Don’t explain, just set the timer on your microwave or your watch for 10 minutes and try to finish
Making Lists, and Gathering ingredients: By Devi Laskar Read More »
Dear BWW, happy thanksgiving! As we celebrate the holidays with our families and friends, I wanted to take a moment and thank all of you for your commitment and dedication to the art of writing. I also wanted to repost this thoughtful essay from our very own Robert Ward. I re-read this piece (originally published in the
Revisiting Robert’s Rules for Reading & Writing: (Guest Blog) by Robert Ward Read More »
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