Have you heard about World Book Night? World Book Night happens on April 23rd of each year, and it's a celebration designed to spread a love of reading and books around the world. On that night, tens of thousands of people go out into their communities giving out free World Book Night paperbacks. I found out too…
What Jeannette Walls, Rick Bragg, Tobias Wolff and J.T. Glisson have in common is that they all have written best-selling memoirs that beautifully tell the stories of their lives. To this list, I could add at least a hundred or more titles of memoirs, which are engaging, well written, and so valuable to the aspiring…
My writing mentors encourage me to attend every writing class and workshop possible, to surround myself with writers who also wish to improve their craft. I take this advice to heart and put it into practice every chance I get, and I have never been disappointed. I walk out of all writing events with something…
A couple of times this week, students asked me, “How do I know when I’m finished writing a story?” Good question. That’s one I’ve asked myself many times. Unfortunately, there’s no one right answer to this inquiry. Sorry.
I once had a professor, Dr. Lezlie Laws, who said, “You never really finish a piece. You…
Last Thursday, the Spring 2012 Writing Your Life Class shared their stories with friends, family and others interested in writing personal and family history. Even with a few jitters, everyone did a great job of introducing themselves and reading from one of the stories they wrote in the class session. A packed house enjoyed chocolate chip…
Tonight is the Spring 2012 Writing Your Life class reading. At the conclusion of every spring, summer and fall class session, members share stories they've written with family, friends and the public at an open reading. Treat yourself to a wonderful evening of great stories, even greater people and excellent refreshments.
The reading begins…
Welcome to the new digs of Writing Your Life ! What do you think? The web site has been revamped in a way that will provide you easier access to more information. Slide down the right-hand side of the screen to follow Writing Your Life on Facebook and Linked In, order your own copy of Eating…