Author: Ruth Ayres

Unhurried. Finding the magic in the middle of living. Capturing a life of ridiculous grace + raw stories.
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Words that are Speaking to Me

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It is necessary to write, if the days are not to slip emptily by.  How else, indeed, to clap the net over the butterfly of the moment?  For the moment passes, it is forgotten; the mood is gone; life itself is gone.  That is where the writer scores over his fellows:  he catches the changes… Continue reading Words that are Speaking to Me

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Google Reader

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Do you read a lot of blogs? Ever wish the posts would come to you instead of you going to them? If you've not already met Google Reader, I'd like to introduce you. Say hello to Google Reader... Google Reader allows me to manage a high volume of blog reading. It saves time because I… Continue reading Google Reader

heart maps · wn entry · Write: It's good for you! · writer's notebook

{Discover. Play. Build.} More on Maps

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Last week... Stacey blogged about updating heart maps. (See everything we've blogged about heart maps here.) B. blogged about hand lists. I was reminded about writing close to the bones. I kept thinking about my slice of life pepperoni pizza. Aren't these just fancy lists? you may be wondering. The short answer is yes. But… Continue reading {Discover. Play. Build.} More on Maps

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I almost forgot!

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I almost forgot to blog today. How could that happen? Let's see, maybe because today -- It is in the midst of summer and I was playing catch in the yard, eating pancakes with my family, and watching Herbie the Love Bug. I revised the ending chapter of my YA project from 5:45 am until… Continue reading I almost forgot!

holiday · Write: It's good for you! · writer's notebook

Happy 4th + {Discover. Play. Build.}

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To anyone celebrating today, we hope you are enjoying all of the good stuff of Independence Day: Watermelon, grilled meals, corn on the cob, and the blessings of freedom. The {Discover. Play. Build.} prompt was inspired by the holiday. It is general enough for anyone not celebrating today to still be inspired. Hop over to… Continue reading Happy 4th + {Discover. Play. Build.}

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Words that are Speaking to Me

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  The act of putting pen to paper encourages pause for thought, this in turn makes us think more deeply about life, which helps us regain our equilibrium. ~Norbet Platt  

professional development · reflections · Reflective Practice

More All-Write Reflections

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I know I've spent several posts talking about the All-Write Summer Institute. This is because it was BIG! Here are more thoughts and reflections from the 2011 Summer Institute. Unfortunately I'm afraid I've missed some. If so, please forgive me and leave the link to your reflection in the comments. Perhaps you aren't a blogger,… Continue reading More All-Write Reflections

mentor texts · Write: It's good for you! · writer's notebook

Fear as Inspiration {Discover. Play. Build.}

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One of the basics I've stumbled across while writing fiction is to know what your characters' fears are. Often tension is built around fear, making stories weave around and get to the heart of the matter. Considering our own fears, as well as ways we have overcome past fears, also make worthy writer's notebooks topics.… Continue reading Fear as Inspiration {Discover. Play. Build.}

professional development · Reflective Practice · Write: It's good for you! · writer's notebook

All-Write Reflection + {Discover. Play. Build.}

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Sometimes when an experience seems so big it is hard to focus a reflection. Sometimes it is hard to settle the thoughts and find the meaning. Sometimes it is difficult to even know where to begin processing. So I'm going to make a lists. Lists always seem to make things more manageable. The Twitter feed… Continue reading All-Write Reflection + {Discover. Play. Build.}

authors · conferences · Reflective Practice

All-Write Conference

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I on purpose waited to write today's post because I knew I'd have all kinds of ideas swirling after the All-Write conference. However, it is 10:15 and I'm just sitting down alone in my hotel room. Here's the day... Jeff Anderson keynote -- Things every writer needs to know Kristen Horrell -- Creating a culture… Continue reading All-Write Conference

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Link with Love + Words that are Speaking to Me

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I recently came across this new initiative called Link with Love. Basically it is a group dedicated to giving credit where credit is due. Check it out and then read their blog, like them on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter. Help spread the word so the goodness of people's creative work can be acknowledged and shared… Continue reading Link with Love + Words that are Speaking to Me

Write: It's good for you! · writers · writing

TEACHERS of Writers

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Thank you to everyone who left a note about the {Discover. Play. Build.} posts. I'm thrilled that you are feeling inspired and excited to pursue a writing adventure during the summer. I'm excited too. But... Here's the deal. I see Two Writing Teachers as a place where I'm a teacher first. Although I believe it… Continue reading TEACHERS of Writers