Viewing time: 4 mins. 25 secs. The Write Question is a weekly video podcast about writing that I started in 2017 and that ran, more or less weekly, until April 2022. This is a republication of issue #110, which gives advice on how to find your writing voice. The post […]
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Reading time: Less than 2 minutes I like to share interesting pieces of figurative language I encounter in my reading. I write today about a series of similes and metaphors from Elizabeth McCracken… I was listening to my favourite podcast recently — The New York Times Book Review podcast — when
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Reading time: About 2 minutes If you chronically describe yourself as “too busy,” consider how you might change your story to make yourself feel better — and get more done…. By Ann Gomez Do you have a standard reply when someone asks you, “What’s going on?” or “What’s new?” Mine
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Reading time: About 4 minutes If you’re delaying writing because you’re waiting for perfect writing conditions, you’re making an enormous mistake…. Are you waiting for perfect writing conditions? A quiet space. No scary projects looming over your shoulders. No need to look after family or friends. No other big demands
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Reading time: Less than 1 minute This is my weekly installment of “writing about writing,” in which I scan the world to find websites, books and articles to help other writers. Today I discuss a blog post by Derek Sivers…. Three decades ago, when my three children were infants, people
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Viewing time: 5 mins. 19 secs. The Write Question is a weekly video podcast about writing that I started in 2017 and that ran, more or less weekly, until April 2022. This is a republication of issue #109, which gives advice on how to deal with crazy comments from peers.
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Reading time: Less than 2 minutes I like to share interesting pieces of figurative language I encounter in my reading. I write today about a series of metaphors and similes from Rebecca Makkai… I will read a novel because it wins awards. Because I’m curious. And because its theme or subject matter
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Reading time: About 3 minutes How you think about stress is an excellent predictor of your success in being able to manage it…. By Ann Gomez Have you ever been on a turbulent flight? Most of us have experienced some type of scare, whether the threat was real or perceived,
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Reading time: About 1 minute Today, I’m saying thanks to my readers and asking for a bit of special help (not money!) in return…. This post marks my 935th blog and my 18th year as a blogger. Where the heck did all that time go? If you’re a long-time reader,
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Reading time: Less than 1 minute This is my weekly installment of “writing about writing,” in which I scan the world to find websites, books and articles to help other writers. Today I discuss a article about how to raise lifelong readers… Twice a year, I post book reports —
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