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Month: January 2010

Under the snow

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Writing Nag — No Comments ↓

“Surely as cometh the Winter, I know there are spring violets under the snow.”  R.H. Newell Although I have been a member of NaBloPoMo for some time, I don’t think that I have ever successfully posted every day of the Continue reading Under the snow→

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Cash for Used Books

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Writing Nag — 2 Comments ↓

Just wondering if anyone has used this service? I put a few books into the search engine and my used books were running $2.75-$4.00. It looks like they pay the postage if you have enough to sell. As soon as Continue reading Cash for Used Books→

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Farewell J.D. Salinger

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Writing Nag — 1 Comment ↓

When the weather’s nice, my parents go out quite frequently and stick a bunch of flowers on old Allie’s grave. I went with them a couple of times, but I cut it out. In the first place, I don’t enjoy Continue reading Farewell J.D. Salinger→

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The Quietest Month

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Writing Nag — 3 Comments ↓

“January is the quietest month in the garden.  …  But just because it looks quiet doesn’t mean that nothing is happening.”   Rosalie Muller Wright This morning we have a little snow on the ground which seems normal for January but the Continue reading The Quietest Month→

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Softening the impact of language

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Writing Nag — 2 Comments ↓

 “Generally in English multi-syllabic words have a way of softening the impact of language. With multi-syllabic words we can show compassion, tenderness and tranquility. With multi-syllabic words we become more civilized.” Richard Hugo The Triggering Town: Lectures and Essays on Poetry Continue reading Softening the impact of language→

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Mark Twain on Adjective Use

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Writing Nag — 1 Comment ↓

“I notice that you use plain, simple language, short words and brief sentences. That is the way to write English – it is the modern way and the best way. Stick to it; don’t let fluff and flowers and verbosity Continue reading Mark Twain on Adjective Use→

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Paths are made by walking

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Writing Nag — 2 Comments ↓

“Travelers, there is no path, paths are made by walking.”  Antonio Machado: Selected Poems If I learned one thing in the last month of putting together my poetry collection, it’s this quote. No matter how much creative writing instruction, mentorship, Continue reading Paths are made by walking→

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Helping the Victims in Haiti

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Writing Nag — 4 Comments ↓

I was just watching the news about the tragic earthquake in Haiti If you are planning on helping victims don’t fall for any scam emails or telephone calls. MSN listed a great resource list if you are in the position to Continue reading Helping the Victims in Haiti→

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How to generate ideas?

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Writing Nag — No Comments ↓

But how shall I get ideas? Keep your wits open! Observe! Observe! Study! Study! But above all, Think! Think! And when a noble image is indelibly impressed upon the mind –Act!–Orison Swett Marden I think the most important word in Continue reading How to generate ideas?→

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Discovering Poetry

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Writing Nag — 2 Comments ↓

“I have never started a poem yet whose end I knew. Writing a poem is discovering.” Robert Frost   I loved the poem that The Writer’s Almanac presented today because it says a lot about voice. One Night by Jeremy Continue reading Discovering Poetry→

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