Taking the Stage: Reading Your Work Aloud
Seasoned writers will tell you that reading your work aloud can help you find weak spots and room for improvement, and that’s good advice. It’s the closest you can c0me to actually experiencing your own writing as someone else might, particularly if you’re on a deadline. I’d go even further, however, and say that reading [...]
Up to the Challenge: 2010′s Most Frequently Challenged Books
The American Library Association has updated its list of frequently challenged books to include 2010. I’m ashamed to say I’ve only read four of these; I say this because if the books are challenged, there must be something good about them. And Tango Makes Three, by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson The Absolutely True Diary [...]
Because No One Demanded It: A Friday Limerick
Here’s a little Star Trek-related limerick I wrote a few years back. (And yes, I know I’m a nerd, but people love me anyway!) You’re welcome, people. The Love Song of J. Tiberius Kirk There once was a man, name of Kirk, Who was known to be somewhat a jerk, If you think you may [...]
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