What can I write in 5 minutes?
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
Photo Credit: MarkGregory007 Flickr via Compfight cc I distinctly remember writing an essay in a writing workshop and then thinking, …
Generating ideas for memoir
Photo Credit: MarkGregory007 Flickr via Compfight cc I’m teaching a generative memoir workshop at The Loft Literary Center on Saturday …
Images from the National Museum of Women in the Arts
When I was in Washington, D.C., in August for a conference, I took some time to visit the National Museum …
Mad Men Writing Prompt: Season 1, Episode 10
“Long Weekend” Summary: It’s Labor Day weekend, and the staff at Sterling Cooper are figuring out what to do with …
Mad Men Writing Prompt: Season 1, Episode 9
“Shoot” Episode Summary: Don’s being courted by the huge firm of McCann Erickson. (Side note: Jim Hobart tries to lure Don …
Mad Men Writing Prompt: Season 1, Episode 8
“The Hobo Code” Episode Summary: This is an episode about attachment and detachment. Characters are attached to the things they …
Mad Men Writing Prompt: Season 1, Episode 7
Mad Men Season 1, Episode 7: “Red in the Face” Episode summary: This episode focuses on the men. Yes, this world of …
Mad Men writing prompts: Season 1, Episode 6
Mad Men Season 1, Episode 6: “Babylon” Episode recap: The theme in this episode is “love in exile.” Don’s chasing Rachel, …
Mad Men writing prompt: Season 1, Episode 5
Mad Men Season 1, Episode 5: “5G” Episode summary: Don’s biological half-brother, Adam, sees Don’s picture in the newspaper and …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 