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Word for Words
Conversations on creativity — with insight and inspiration from writers, artists, musicians, painters, illustrators, architects — a continual...
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Invitation to Wonder: A Writer's Journey
Word for Words ― Invitation to WonderYou never know who you'll meet through a Google search. I met award-winning newspaper columnist and Center for Creative Writing founder Elizabeth Ayres while researching great resources for writers. Since then, Elizabeth has... (more)
Adele Annesi ―
Posted on Jan 20th, 2011
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Ideas Into Images: Illustrator-Writer Adrienne May on Creating Characters
Word for Words ― Illustrator-Writer Adrienne MayArtist, children's book illustrator and writer Adrienne May found her way into a second life career writing and illustrating children's books. She uses traditional and contemporary tools to create pieces in a realistic... (more)
Adele Annesi ―
Posted on Jan 12th, 2011
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Writing for Anthologies: Takeaways and Tips for Publication
Word for Words ― Writer and Editor Anne Witkavitch This week we conclude our series on writing for anthologies with writer Anne Witkavitch, who compiled and edited Press Pause Moments: Essays About Life Transitions by Women Writers based on the Press Pause... (more)
Adele Annesi ―
Posted on Jan 5th, 2011
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Writing for Anthologies 3, With Writer/Editor Anne Witkavitch
Word for Words ― In this installment of writing for anthologies, editor and writer Anne Witkavitch discusses the key ingredients for a successful work, like her Press Pause Moments: Essays About Life Transitions by Women Writers compilation and the Press Pause... (more)
Adele Annesi ―
Posted on Dec 29th, 2010
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Writing for Anthologies 2, With Writer and Editor Anne Witkavitch
Word for Words ― This week, we continue our dialog on writing for the currently hot anthology market. Here's the next installment from editor and writer Anne Witkavitch, who compiled Press Pause Moments: Essays About Life Transitions by Women Writers,from the Press... (more)
Adele Annesi ―
Posted on Dec 22nd, 2010
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Writing for Anthologies, With Writer and Editor Anne Witkavitch
Word for Words ― A post or two ago, we discussed writing for anthologies, a current hot market. From now 'til year-end (can't believe we're nearly at the close of 2011), we'll talk a bit more with editor, writer and instructor Anne Witkavitch, who compiled and edited... (more)
Adele Annesi ―
Posted on Dec 15th, 2010
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Flat Screen, Flat Scene: When a Scene Doesn't Work
Word for Words ― I recently read part of the first draft of a novel where a 30th-birthday dinner was to end in conflict. This one didn't. The scene was well-written and the characters distinct, but the scene was flat as a newly tarred driveway. Why? No tension.A... (more)
Adele Annesi ―
Posted on Dec 8th, 2010
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Writing and Preparing Your Work for Anthologies
Word for Words ― With "After the Sunflowers"Writing for an anthology is like soup in a can — concentrated. I recently had an essay published in the new anthology about women writers, Press Pause Moments: Essays About Life Transitions by Women Writers. I found the... (more)
Adele Annesi ―
Posted on Dec 1st, 2010
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The Arrogance of Writing: New Author Talks Turkey About His Foray Into Writing
Word for Words ― Former Fortune 40 exec Garrett Miller talks about the impetus for his new book, Hire on a WHIM: The Four Qualities that Make for Great Employees, on the qualities every job candidate must have and every hiring manager must look for. Read Garrett's... (more)
Adele Annesi ―
Posted on Nov 17th, 2010
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After a Writing Conference
Word for Words ― I recently did a post on the benefits of writers' conferences, especially in an era of tight budgets. As promised, here's a brief review of the conference I attended this past weekend: the LWC } NYC Literary Writers Conference New York City, co... (more)
Adele Annesi ―
Posted on Nov 15th, 2010
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Bitter and Sweet: Variations in Tone
Word for Words ― Most writing manuals advise writers to keep the tone of their stories consistent. In itself, this is good advice. But what these guides usually mean is that writers often err in how they vary tone, so it can be best, especially for the emerging... (more)
Adele Annesi ―
Posted on Nov 10th, 2010
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"Stuck for Ideas? Let Your Work Go to the Movies"
Word for Words ― I grew up watching offbeat Saturday afternoon westerns like Sky King on TV. Not very original and highly formulaic, series like these featured stories a kid could snack on without spoiling her dinner. They were also instructive on plot, setting and a... (more)
Adele Annesi ―
Posted on Nov 3rd, 2010
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Writing Well and the Writing Conference
Word for Words ― Writers' conferences, seminars, retreats, workshops—I can't seem to let a year go by without one. But in this tough economy, a conference can be hard to justify. Still, cost doesn't have to be a deterrent. Libraries offer free workshops, and adult... (more)
Adele Annesi ―
Posted on Oct 28th, 2010
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"A Second Cup of Coffee — and the Ruthless Critique"
Word for Words ― Last week we discussed the value of the unsparing writing critique — one that's honest, incisive, direct — and comes from someone you trust. But what should you look for in a critique partner?Small critique groups (or one on one) done face to... (more)
Adele Annesi ―
Posted on Oct 25th, 2010
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The Value of Instant Coffee — and a Ruthless Critique
Word for Words ― Well, maybe instant coffee isn't worth much (what's with that aftertaste anyway), but an unsparing critique is invaluable.First, let's define "ruthless." For our purposes, it means momentarily putting pity aside to be honest, incisive, direct. But... (more)
Adele Annesi ―
Posted on Oct 22nd, 2010
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