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Michael R. Worthington

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I retired after teaching college for 30 years in Elizabeth City, NC (USA), so now I write full-time. Usually, my pug sleeps on the recliner's footrest while I type away on my laptop. ...more

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Michael R. Worthington Computers lend themselves to 'free writing.' Don't worry about diction or grammar--just record ideas. The difficult part comes later when it is time t…moreComputers lend themselves to 'free writing.' Don't worry about diction or grammar--just record ideas. The difficult part comes later when it is time to delete parts. Often I delete over half of what I wrote--Keep It Short and Simple.(less)
Michael R. Worthington Build a portfolio by submitting works to local media, school publications, contests, and small magazines. Learn from the editors instead of taking off…moreBuild a portfolio by submitting works to local media, school publications, contests, and small magazines. Learn from the editors instead of taking offense to their suggested changes. Join a writers' group and attend conferences. But above all else, write material: poems, articles, journal, or stories. Writers write, and hope to one day become a published author.(less)
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World Crash

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Secret Sixth Sense

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Where Land and Sea Meet

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Secret of East West Stables

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The Power of Three

People naturally like things to come in sets of three. Think about the Stooges, the Little Pigs, the Musketeers, and slogans like Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. And notice how many advertising slogans use three ideas.

Use the Power of Three to build a scaffolding for your writing. Start with a central idea and list at least three points about it. Then for each point, list at least thr Read more of this blog post »
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