April is National Poetry Month, and the Academy of American Poets has provided a list of 30 ways to celebrate, one for each day of the month. (Who says poets can’t do math?) I especially like the suggestion to buy …
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As part of this year’s Adult Summer Reading program, we challenged writers to tell a story of 250 words or less containing the word “night” somewhere in the opening line. We received tales of worlds without sunlight, romantic encounters, heartfelt …
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“It was a dark and stormy night…” That opening line has become a universal sign for bad writing. As part of our night-themed Adult Summer Reading program, we challenge you to redeem the after-dark cliché and weave a tale of …
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In the grand tradition of crime writing, this last chapter in my blog series is the time to come clean and confess. I’ve been immersing myself in criminal topics lately because I’m playing detective, snooping everywhere for the clues that …
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Writing, at its best, is a lonely life. ~Ernest Hemingway. Many authors have lamented the isolated nature of writing. Many have also touted the benefit of meeting with others who practice the craft, both in terms of companionship and opportunities …
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I like to think our library system has something for everyone. Here’s a sampling of what we offer writers. To get started: Check out Anne Lamott’s book “Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life.” “Show & Tell 6: Writers …
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