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What can I write in 5 minutes?

September 19, 2021

I could use some writing advice…since I went back to work a month ago, I have done almost zero writing. …

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How to generate ideas for memoir

March 16, 2021

Photo Credit: MarkGregory007 Flickr via Compfight cc  I distinctly remember writing an essay in a writing workshop and then thinking, …

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Generating ideas for memoir

November 2, 2018

Photo Credit: MarkGregory007 Flickr via Compfight cc  I’m teaching a generative memoir workshop at The Loft Literary Center on Saturday …

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Images from the National Museum of Women in the Arts

September 19, 2018

When I was in Washington, D.C., in August for a conference, I took some time to visit the National Museum …

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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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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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Mad Men Writing Prompt: Season 1, Episode 7

April 21, 2016

Mad Men Season 1, Episode 7: “Red in the Face” Episode summary: This episode focuses on the men. Yes, this world of …

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Mad Men writing prompts: Season 1, Episode 6

February 25, 2016

Mad Men Season 1, Episode 6: “Babylon” Episode recap: The theme in this episode is “love in exile.” Don’s chasing Rachel, …

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Mad Men writing prompt: Season 1, Episode 5

February 2, 2016

Mad Men Season 1, Episode 5: “5G” Episode summary: Don’s biological half-brother, Adam, sees Don’s picture in the newspaper and …

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