Category: Writing

• MLA Formatting Quick Reference

  Last night a received an avalanche of emails from my beloved students trying to format their papers. Now, some of this is because they have given themselves “permission to forget” between papers, but that is another issue. So here is my quick reference, for you and my lovlies: Font, Font Size, Spacing, and the dreaded…

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  February 27, 2015

  Education, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing Poetry: Sonnets, Haiku, and Tanka

  Sometimes writing poetry is difficult, especially if you want to go old school and use a set rhyme scheme, or heaven forbid, attempt iambic pentameter. Fear not! Here is some poetry writing help. Here are a few helpers: For rhymes, check out: RhymeZone.com or Rhymer.comSyllable Checker: WordCalc.com Sonnets I do a lecture on sonnets themselves. I…

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  February 10, 2015

  Poetry, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing Resource: Other Words for Look

  

  Need some synonyms? Here’s a list of other words for sat and looked to help you flee the repetition police.

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  January 25, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing Resource: Room Planner

  Okay, so this isn’t earth shattering or anything, but it is something I find helpful when I can’t visualize something.  A few books back, I received a startling note from my editor: FIX THIS! I scanned through her notes and her confusion was a result of my room description. And, to tell you the truth,…

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  January 23, 2015

  Allure, Writing, Writing Resources

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• 6 Tips for Writing a Novel

  I am often asked how I manage to write a book (or more) a year with teaching, kids, and a healthy home life. Yes, sometimes I just want to curl up in fetal position and “make it all go away.” Eh, I’m human. But most days I move forward–even with a smile on my face. So…

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  January 22, 2015

  Social Media, Writing, Writing Resources

  advice, amwriting, editing, read, writing, writing tips

• Writing Resource: What’s in a Name?

  

  Naming characters can be a difficult task. They need to feel and sound right. Here are some resources to help your search.

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  January 20, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• 7 Easy Twitter Tips

  

  Are you wondering about Twitter etiquette? Here are 7 easy Twitter tips to get you started.

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  January 20, 2015

  MIsc., Social Media, Writing, Writing Resources

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• A Haiku

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  January 17, 2015

  MIsc., Poetry, Writing

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• Author Interview: Roy Sakelson

  Welcome to my blog interview with novelist, Roy Sakelson, author of The Heroes of Valmar trilogy (Gwendolyn and the Seeds of Destiny, Aethelred and the Wand of Woe, and Monsters of the North). Hello, Roy, I am pleased to have a chance to interview you. I have read your first two books and loved them! I…

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  January 14, 2015

  Author Interviews, Book Recommendations, Writing

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• Writing: Symbolism of Flowers

  What is the meaning behind flowers? Check out this Symbolism of Flowers list to add depth to your writing and more Woo to your bouquets. Adding Depth to Writing and Understanding I am currently preparing to teach The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Before I begin the unit, I spend some time going over…

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  January 8, 2015

  Education, Teaching, Writing, Writing Resources

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