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James Rourke By writing! That probably doesn't solve very helpful. I have discovered that writer's block is a form of paralysis by analysis, so just write. Most of…moreBy writing! That probably doesn't solve very helpful. I have discovered that writer's block is a form of paralysis by analysis, so just write. Most of what anyone writes will altered through the proofreading/editing process so if some of your writing is merely gibberish to get your creative juices flowing...that's fine! Besides, sometimes great ideas spill out of us when we least expect it! (less)
James Rourke Accept criticism and correction. We love what we write, but it doesn't mean our first (or our tenth) draft is beyond reproach. Write and rewrite...get…moreAccept criticism and correction. We love what we write, but it doesn't mean our first (or our tenth) draft is beyond reproach. Write and rewrite...get to know your characters, plot, worlds, conflicts, etc. through, not just the isolation of writing, but by collaborating with talented, trusted people. And accept questions. If someone reads your work and something isn't clear to them, the problem could be your manuscript lacks clarity. Be humble.(less)
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Socrates and School

Picture We live in a technological age. The eye is drawn to it, the mind bounces from stimulated to stupefied by it, commercials guarantee that the latest gadget will fill some great void in our lives, and schools scramble to prove they are on the cutting edge. But what if it is all a bluff? What if we have been seduced to looking at the bottom line and the party line and completely lost sight of the fin Read more of this blog post »
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