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5 Things That Changed My (Writing) Life

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November 8, 2016

Every successful writer I know is a voracious, great reader. Reading inspires— it gets us to the page and reminds us how we would write it differently.

Are You a Great Reader?

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December 18, 2015

One of the biggest challenges I’ve noticed over the years with my writing students is persistence. Being able to persevere as a writer.

How to Persevere as a Writer

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December 7, 2015

Every successful writer I know comes to writing with a purpose. Discovery may start as an urge, an interest, and then blossom.

Discovering Your Purpose as a Writer

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November 19, 2015

A Letter to Creativity, by Amaera BayLaurel, artist/ designer/ writer, written at Elizabeth Gilbert’s Writing Workshop.

Dear Creativity, I am Your Fire Keeper

November 11, 2015

This year you’ll find a truly remarkable writing event during each month of autumn, each one located in a different town in the Bay Area.

Bay Area Writing Events-Fall

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August 19, 2015

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