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Lately, I feel like I’ve blathered on and on about how we incorporate details in our writing: Their importance as we set the stage for story The role they play in bringing a story to life for readers And, the old standard, “Show, don’t tell.” Enough is enough, right? Or, is it? Every time I …
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“There is a ripple effect each time a memoir is published, and while the memoirist cannot fully prepare for it, he or she should expect it.” ~ Anthony D’Aries in Writing Lessons: Memoir’s Truth and Consequences Several years ago, I was pushing my daughter in the stroller while on a walk, and I came upon a …
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All I need is ten minutes. I’m notorious for saying those words after a late night, a long day, or in a moment of exhaustion. Ten minutes of sleep. That’s it. And, it usually works. I wake up refreshed, ready, and I don’t feel one bit guilty about taking that time for myself. So, why …
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