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Writing Power’s Writers’ Circle: Git ‘R Done Edition

Posted on May 12, 2008 by loren

Okay, Writing Power Writers’ Circle members, I’ve given us all some time in May to finish our April goals. (Sometimes you need just one more weekend, right?) How did you do? Let us know in the comments. We’re eager to … Continue reading →

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The “So What?” Question

Posted on April 22, 2008 by loren

As I was working my way through a stack of twenty-six literary analysis papers this weekend (I know – don’t ask. It’s my own fault for letting students in over the enrollment cap.), I spent a lot of time thinking … Continue reading →

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Writing Power Writers’ Circle April Update: Reality Check Edition

Posted on April 14, 2008 by loren

In my last Writers’ Circle post, I asked our writers to report on whether they achieved their March writing goals and what they had planned for April. Writers’ Circle member Adam kindly reminded me that I hadn’t updated the group … Continue reading →

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Meta-Diction: Find Your Passion?

Posted on April 8, 2008 by loren

I called this post meta-diction, because I want to consider the larger conceptual and cultural implications of our word choices. Many voices within the personal development world espouse the notion that a person can create his or her own reality. … Continue reading →

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Writing Power’s Writers’ Circle: April

Posted on April 4, 2008 by loren

 Friday afternoon has to be my favorite time of the week, and not because it’s the end of the work week.  I love Friday afternoons because as I look toward the weekend, I see oodles of productive writing time ahead.  … Continue reading →

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Awaken Your Inner Storyteller, Part 2

Posted on March 27, 2008 by loren

In my last post, I discussed narrative’s importance to all sorts of writing, and I offered tips on narrative sequencing and organization. Today, I want to focus on how writers make decisions about including details in narratives, and how writers … Continue reading →

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Awaken Your Inner Storyteller, Part 1

Posted on March 25, 2008 by loren

Welcome to Writing Power, the site that aims to help people enrich their lives by improving their writing. If you like what you read, I hope you’ll become a regular reader by subscribing to Writing Power’s RSS feed. In addition, … Continue reading →

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Writing Power’s Links To Love: March 24

Posted on March 23, 2008 by loren

Enjoy this week’s great links! Time to Write: Why You Should Be Unreasonable A General Theory of Productivity | Personal Productivity and Development http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/22/unclutter-your-writing-with-self-imposed-limitations/

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Streamline Your Writing With Outcomes Measurement

Posted on March 19, 2008 by loren

As most of you know, I currently work full time as a college English professor.  Before that, however, I spent a year as a full time grant writer for an educational nonprofit organization.  The grant writing world is quite different … Continue reading →

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Use Writing To Make Yourself Irreplaceable

Posted on March 17, 2008 by loren

As this blog’s regular followers will no doubt have noticed, I try to vary Writing Power’s content in a few ways. For example, I try to write posts covering all stages of the writing process, from invention to editing. I … Continue reading →

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