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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!

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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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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.}

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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.}

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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

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{Discover. Play. Build.} What’s holding you back?

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There are a million reasons why we don't have time to write. What are yours? What is keeping you from putting words on the page?Today take some time to think about the things that are holding you back. Put them on the page so you can move on and spend the summer discovering, playing, and… Continue reading {Discover. Play. Build.} What’s holding you back?

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Sundays for the Soul: Get Ready

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Last Monday I wrote something on a whim...in a blog post...about offering a writing prompt. Your responses have had me thinking all week. Thoughts like this: Can I offer worthy prompts? Can I offer worthy prompts multiple times? What if it isn't worthy to anyone but me? And things like this: Do I believe in prompting… Continue reading Sundays for the Soul: Get Ready

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Full Circle (Ruth’s SOLS)

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Today I had the privilege of working with the Warren Writing Project in Indianapolis. They invited me to present a keynote and a few breakout sessions about meaningful minilessons for their first annual summer institute. I was honored. My first year of teaching I attended a keynote session at a conference and left thinking what a cool… Continue reading Full Circle (Ruth’s SOLS)

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Start a Notebook (Or Dust Off an Old One)

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Summer always gives me a chance to reflect on my practice in a little more relaxed kind of way. For one thing, I'm pretty much caught up with my school work. This doesn't happen between the first day of school and the last. Even over breaks there is work to do. And yes, I have… Continue reading Start a Notebook (Or Dust Off an Old One)

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This One’s For Me: Ruth’s SOLS

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It's been one of those days where I've spent too much time wishing I were something else. Wishing I were older, with the luxury of experience. Wishing I could walk away without caring so much. Wanting to be less sensitive. More patient. I think we all battle days like these. The days when we feel… Continue reading This One’s For Me: Ruth’s SOLS

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Looking for a Wink (Ruth’s SOLS)

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"Yessssss," a little voice said as I pulled out of the garage. Smiling, I asked, "What are you so excited about?" "Look at the sky," Sam said. It was grey. Overcast. Dreary. Cloudy. Dark. Foreboding. I checked my rear view mirror. He was still smiling ear-to-ear. I was curious about his excitement. "What makes you… Continue reading Looking for a Wink (Ruth’s SOLS)

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Ruth’s SOLS: I Love My Dad!

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Last week my dad turned sixty. My brother, his wife, Andy, and I decided it called for a party. So we planned (and pulled off) a surprise party for him. Saturday evening nineteen people came to my house to celebrate with us. It was great. We serve prime rib (Andy is an expert at steak),… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLS: I Love My Dad!