Tag: writing
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early spring fedorewriter news
Spring-break eBook special, through mid-April. PROLIFIC? …I CALL IT METHODICAL I hadn’t given much thought to progress made on manuscripts until recently when two writer colleagues, on separate occasions, described me as a prolific writer. Prolific according to them is simply my routine of writing early in the morning, from about 5-7 a.m. And it…
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The surprising Power of Unbiased Observation
At a March 14th event at the Invitation Bookshop, in Gig Harbor, I shared my inspiration for The Uncommon AP Club. The attendees and my conversation reminded me of this essay that I wrote almost two decades ago, titled, “50 Things”: “It’s Grab Bag Poetry day,” I announced to my sophomore English students. My announcement was…
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Book Club Questions & Events
EVENTS Spend a cozy half-hour mingling, getting your book signed, and enjoying a glass of bubbly at these free events. Also, attendees can enter a drawing for a copy of The Uncommon AP Club. The Lakewood Bookstore: Invitation Bookshop: BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS Suggestions for a successful book club: Question Options: *Click on “contact” to ask your…
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Are adults as boring and corny as 6th graders think?
When I recently presented about the writing process in two sixth grade classrooms, the students had a lot to say about writing fiction. I told the students that according to the International Screenwriters Association, powerful storytelling consists of an entertaining story, a sense of voice, dialogue, and authenticity. The students added a few more attributes…
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yard sail
I don’t know about you, but I’m on information overload. I thought a short story might be best for this month. The first to arrive was Mrs. Clenner, from across the street. “I’ll give you eight dollars for this sweater,” said Mrs. Clenner, with the horsy teeth and yappy dog, according to Helen’s mom. “Ten…
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“American Idol,” a Mirror for Writers
As I’ve watched “American Idol,” I’ve felt a pang of recognition in the artists’ commitment to creating something that’s authentic to their style yet having to adapt to industry standards of success. These vocalists and musicians are quite raw in the beginning of the season, but with coaching, coiffing, and cajoling rise as stars. I’m…
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