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How do I know when I’m finished writing my story?

Love to WriteMay 18, 2012565Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Stories from the heart

Love to WriteMay 14, 2012703Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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Spring 2012 Class Reading Tonight!

Love to WriteMay 10, 2012374Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Check out the new Writing Your Life digs!

Love to WriteMay 7, 2012393Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

The Nose Knows

Love to WriteMay 3, 201232Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Nose Knows You may have missed this holiday because Hallmark didn’t write cards for it, and there were no accompanying sales at the department stores, but Saturday was a serious holiday. It was National Sense of Smell Day. Celebrated the last Saturday in April of every year, this holiday seeks to raise awareness of…

Living and Breathing the Writing Life

Love to WriteApril 30, 2012615Views 0Likes 0Comments

Living and Breathing the Writing Life Saturday morning, six carloads of Writing Your Life class members left the Orlando area in route to Cross Creek, Florida, home of famed writer, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. We’re enjoying J.T. Glisson’s book, The Creek, this spring session and hearing his stories firsthand when he visited our class on April…