As the Story Unfolds

Why “The End” is Just the Beginning

October 15, 2013

The End. As a reader, these two words mean that you’ve reached the end of a story or a book. But as a writer, reaching the end of your story is just the beginning. As I tell students when I talk to them about the writing process, it’s never “one and done.” Your first draft […]

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Back on the Front Porch

November 13, 2011

Who wants to sit on the front porch when it’s 100 degrees outside? My two office assistants do. Unfortunately, my assistants wear coats year round, and they are unable to shed them (though they do shed a lot). Still, it was hard convincing my persistent assistants that their time outside should be limited to taking […]

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What’s Up? (Besides the Temperature?)

September 19, 2011

Who wants to sit on the front porch when it’s 100 degrees outside? My two office assistants, Luke and Nemo do. Unfortunately, since Luke and Nemo have heavy coats that they can’t take off, I had to limit my assistants’ time outdoors to taking care of personal business. Thankfully, fall seems to be here, though […]

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