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Teaching Writing to Students Who Don’t Like to Write

September 21, 2011
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This semester, I feel lucky to be able to teach students who – by their own admission – hate writing. Candid comments have included “I already know that I’m bad at writing” and “I don’t believe in the writing process, I just write what’s on my mind.”

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When I Feel Most Like Myself

July 1, 2011
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Writers are constantly asking themselves, Is my writing good enough? and What is the point of writing this? Very rarely do we believe that we are good enough and very rarely do we believe that our writing has purpose. However, two shining moments make the effort very much worth our time and energy.

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Why Distraction Is Necessary

May 5, 2011
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Most people who speak negatively about the Internet and social media criticize these things for being a massive waste of time. We’ve all had days when we regret having spent so much time stalking photos on Facebook and reading celebrity gossip. But I believe that distraction is necessary.

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Tap into Your Totem Pole

April 20, 2011
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“…what you might call an inanimate totem: a thing matched to your sensibilities so exactly that you will never quite be able to get across what it means to you.” – D.H. Tracy
What I love most about writing is the fact that I will never be able to exactly convey my thoughts, emotions, and ideas [...]

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Curiosity Killed the Catfish

April 13, 2011
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I sometimes wonder if my sole motivation in life is the hope, above all else, that I will encounter a great story or just one striking image or idea that I can incorporate into my writing. I want to be inspired, intrigued, and challenged. I want to come face to face with someone or something that will make me rethink meaning and purpose.

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