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Rachel S. Roberts Writer’s block? Every writer I know gets this from time to time. I find if I work hard doing something useful such as laundry, weeding, or cleaning, I…moreWriter’s block? Every writer I know gets this from time to time. I find if I work hard doing something useful such as laundry, weeding, or cleaning, I start resenting the chore and get anxious to get back to the computer. I rush back as soon as I can, and words and sentences begin to come. (Maybe that’s why my garden never gets completely weeded or my house never gets the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval!) Reading, watching a movie, or listening to music makes me think creatively . If all fails, I go to the kitchen and make soup. There are times when we have soup just about every day! I’m good at making soup! Seriously, a brisk walk, swim, or round of tennis helps clear my mind, as does attending a writer’s group where I participate with others in thoughtful critiques of works read. There is nothing, that can inspire me more to write, however, than to see a finely performed, intriguing play. The trick is to actually write—which often is tedious, difficult, and very solitary, and not to live on ethereal inspiration. Writing is hard work. People who are serious about writing know this. It comes with the territory. (less)

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	This Red Earth 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Crisis at Pemberton Dike 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1984 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Art Smith: Pioneer Aviator it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2003 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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In the 1990s, I taught a college course focused on the elements of a good story or book. Naturally, in addition to material read and discussed, some elements had to do with theme, structure, figurative language, and basics such as grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Most of this was taught repeatedly in grades 7-12, if not earlier. Anyway, the course served its purpose for students who Read more of this blog post »

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Nov 21, 2013 02:17PM

I'm into the biography of Joshua L. Chamberlain right now (Soul of a Lion by W.Mosher Wallace) I heard a program recently about this Civil War hero and educator from Maine, and I was hooked. I didn't know he was the officer to which the Confederate soldiers turned in their weapons, and he was the one who had his Union soldiers stand quietly and salute as the defeated army surrended. This gesture of respect helped mend the nation. Seems an appropriated read right now during this 150 anniversary of the Civil War, etc.

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