Ask the Author: Lee Marcus
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Lee Marcus
Lots of movement, nature. And free the pen to "scribble." Drop the expectations. Mess with rhyme! Release your inner nut.
Lee Marcus
Getting the words right! It is so satisfying when you are able to say, "that's exactly what I mean, what I feel." Then you just hope your truth strikes others the same way.
Lee Marcus
Yes, you can. Start anywhere. Write it down. Do it again tomorrow. You'll see.
Lee Marcus
That's a secret! I don't like to let any of the steam out until the thing is cooked!
Lee Marcus
First, it's physical: swimming, gardening, hiking. Then I sit down and just push the pen around—let anything and everything come out, without trying to shape it or judge. Just keep the ink flowing, thoughts flying. The crafting comes later.
Lee Marcus
During the years covered in my book, I was keeping a journal and also publishing a newsletter. I knew we were turning over new ground at our school and that I was going to want to write about it at length in the end.
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