The writing process is personalized for every writer. I've found it evolves over time as what you need to enter that creative space morphs.
The Writing Life
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Thoughts on Two Dozen Years of Being Watched
I can’t remember the first time I got recognized in public. In the early years of my career, before print news really embraced the digital first atmosphere brewing, I was known by name but not face. And in those days, that was startling enough. I’d receive letters in the mail…
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Generative Writing as a Gateway to Writing Memoir
Generative writing is a writing exercise where the focus is on words on a page, not the final product. This can be a powerful technique for writers.
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Not Engaging Can Be The Most Powerful Statement
People will believe what they want to craft a story that fits their narrative. Sometimes not engaging is the best response.
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How Re-Reading My Own Journals Helped Me Break Out of Writer’s Block
Deep in writer's block, I wondered if my career was done. Here's how rereading my childhood journals changed that.
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Writing Emotions to Create Connections with Readers
At a writing camp when I was 15, a professor told me that when I deeply cared about a subject, it reflected in my writing. But when I was disinterested, the writing became flat. At the time, it felt like a biting criticism of my work. I was ashamed that…
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It’s Not Easy Being a Writer with Older Children
I am a writer with older children. As they've grown, I've shifted how and when I write about them. But what now?
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5 Tips for Getting Your Writing Published in New Publications
Interested in getting published in new publications? These tips from thought leaders will help you get started.
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5 Things I Always Tell My Journalism Students About Editing
Wondering about editing? Here are 5 things I always tell my journalism students about editing (plus a bonus tip!). When I joined The Bangor Daily News in 2014, I had already worked as an editor at several publications in various functions. I’d assigned and edited a whole magazine, knew the…
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5 Things I’ve Learned About Reviving A Writing Career
Writing is demanding and when you have to take a break, reviving a writing career can be so hard. Here's what I learned while doing it myself.