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January 7th, 2010 — Thursday is Words Day
On a chilly March morning in Dayton, Ohio, I fidgeted in my chair at a writers’ workshop, waiting for the instructor to arrive. After a few minutes, a young woman, who looked to be fresh out of college, walked in carrying a stack of papers nearly as tall as she was. That woman was Kelley Benham, and that class forever changed my thoughts on writing nonfiction.
December 24th, 2009 — Thursday is Words Day
Luckily, I do. Fail, that is.
My high school choir director scolded me time and time again for using my “solo voice” when singing in the group. “You sing well, but you must learn to use your choral voice,” he would say, frustrated. “Blend!”
I failed at blending and wound up exiled from the singers, reassigned as the accompanist.
December 17th, 2009 — Thursday is Words Day
During the early days of my writing career, I ran across a cartoon of a boy staring out a classroom window. The caption read, “The problem with being a writer is that when you’re daydreaming, no one believes you when you say you’re working.” I’m sure most writers have felt that way many times.
The problem is, writing your blog does take time, and part of that time is spent “thinking.” With the holidays upon us and the craziness that goes along with the season, many bloggers may be wondering, “How can I find time to blog?” The answer to that question is, “You won’t.” Time isn’t lost, so therefore, searching for it will get you know where. The secret to achieving your writing goals during busy times (or anytime, for that matter) is to not find time or make time, but to TAKE time.
If you’re old enough to remember “Conan the Destroyer,” recall the scene where the princess asks Zula (played by Grace Jones) how to get a man. Zula’s response was classic, “Grab him, and take him!” That’s what you’ll have to do when you’re ready to blog — TAKE the time. The remainder of this post will offer tips on how to do that.
December 10th, 2009 — Thursday is Words Day
What made Walt Disney’s cartoons unique when they were first introduced? Personification. Disney grabbed anything within reach and gave it human qualities–feelings, abilities, speech, etc. And the tradition continues in Disney’s later films. For example, from Beauty and the Beast: Mrs. Potts, the talking teapot, the clock and the candlestick–all inanimate objects brought to “life.” Even the beast himself is an example of personification.
December 3rd, 2009 — Thursday is Words Day
Here’s an opportunity to network with other bloggers and get some exposure for your blog. Daniel Scocco of Daily Blog Tips just announced his next group writing project for bloggers. Why should you participate?
There are a few rules:
