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A great new editing tool

All writers have blind spots. We have our pets—favorite words, clichés, overused phrases, excessive adverbs—that we read right over when reviewing our stories. So, what’s the big deal? I love the word just. I can use just over and over again, and it sounds just fine to me. The problem is that the reader often trips…

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Go where the pain Is

Pain is defined as acute physical, mental or emotional distress or suffering, and it’s something each of us experiences. It’s universal. We all have the aches and pains of sore backs and joints that have supported us for a lifetime, the all-too-often hurts of unkind words and thoughtless acts, and many bear the invisible scars…

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Stories from the heart

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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