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“Kevin screeched out of his driveway and roared down Devers Avenue. Her words still stung his ears. “Why should I tell you my feelings? You don’t care. You can’t even remember to take the garbage...
View ArticleWriting Dialogue for Dummies
“Gimme yours.” “No.” “I said, give it to me.” “Uh-uh.” “I’m gonna tell your mom if you don’t.” “Fine.” “I WANT YOUR KIT KAT!!! GIMME IT NOW, YOU…” Dialogue. Makes you feel...
View ArticleTell me How to Begin
What do I want to write about? How do I begin?? Why won’t anything come into my mind??? Calm down. Those are three thoughts that just popped into your mind. Write them down on a piece of paper,...
View ArticleA 5-minute Video Narrative Writing Lesson
It’s only basketball commentary. But watch this video from Henry Abbott and TruHoopTV. It’s a 5-minute writing lesson that will make you look like a master. Notice how the words and video dance over...
View ArticleBecause YOUR Self-Promotion Sucks
Why Your Self-Promotion Sucks I just consulted a musician in England. When I asked him what he did he said, “Well, uh… I guess… uh… it’s hard to explain really. I write songs… and I play gigs…”...
View ArticleWant Your Students to Pay Attention?
Before you read this, watch this video. The first minute and forty seconds gift-wrap one of the best lessons on how to teach. The next two minutes show you the impact on kids. The final eight and...
View Article2013 U.S. Fall Tour Starts Today!
Are you excited? I’m sooo excited!!! Vicki and I are just about to walk out the door for the 2013 U.S. Fall Tour. We’ll be teaching writing workshops for schools, universities, businesses plus some...
View ArticleWebsite Copy People Want to Read
In five seconds name the last website you loved reading. Can you think of one? If you did, I bet it was a blog, news site or some other web address containing a story. I’m pretty certain you...
View ArticleWhat a Fitness Coach Needed to Write a New York Times Bestseller
I wasn’t excited when I walked in the room. Only four people had signed up to take my “No One Told Me How to Write” workshop at Wizard Academy (it’s not a Harry Potter theme park) in Austin, TX....
View ArticleThe Process of Writing a New York Times Bestseller in One Month (Part 2 of 2)
In my last post I told you the ingredients Mark Divine needed to cook up a New York Times Bestseller. If you haven’t already, notice that none of those things have anything to do with actual...
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