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The year’s best nonfiction and fiction (according to me)

December 31, 2020

I set a big goal this year for my Goodreads Reading Challenge: 45 books. The most I ever pledged! This …

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5 ways to bring more enjoyment to your reading

July 28, 2020

This post is inspired by Laurie Hertzel’s July 24 column in the Minneapolis StarTribune titled “Making the Most of Your …

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A mid-point check for the year’s reading goal

July 10, 2020

The year is half over (I think everyone is breathing a huge sigh of relief — what a crappy year …

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Trying something new

June 3, 2020

Here’s a little secret: I’ve been writing for my entire adult life, and now I am doing what I said …

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Writing about peace

May 3, 2017

I’m honored to be part of this “Folios” edition of the journal War, Literature & the Arts. My friend, Jesse Goolsby, edited …

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Don’t even think of publishing unless you’ve done these 4 things

September 18, 2016

Photo Credit: Pascal Schwab via Compfight cc Whenever I give writing workshops or teach a writing class, I always end …

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Mad Men Writing Prompt: Season 1, Episode 10

June 23, 2016

“Long Weekend” Summary: It’s Labor Day weekend, and the staff at Sterling Cooper are figuring out what to do with …

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Mad Men Writing Prompt: Season 1, Episode 9

May 27, 2016

“Shoot” Episode Summary:  Don’s being courted by the huge firm of McCann Erickson. (Side note: Jim Hobart tries to lure Don …

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Facing rejection: Tips for writers

May 26, 2016

Photo Credit: Simpel1 via Compfight cc My philosophy regarding rejection is pretty simple: submit widely, and you’ll probably get a …

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Mad Men Writing Prompt: Season 1, Episode 8

April 30, 2016

“The Hobo Code” Episode Summary: This is an episode about attachment and detachment. Characters are attached to the things they …

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