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What’s Burning Inside You?

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Writing Nag — No Comments ↓

You write to communicate to the hearts and minds of others what’s burning inside you. And we edit to let the fire show through the smoke. ~Arthur Polotnik There are essays that have been in my head for years but Continue reading What’s Burning Inside You?→

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Common Ties

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Writing Nag — 1 Comment ↓

“There is more than a verbal tie between the words common, community, and communication…. Try the experiment of communicating, with fullness and accuracy, some experience to another, especially if it be somewhat complicated, and you will find your own attitude Continue reading Common Ties→

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What do you have to say?

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Writing Nag — No Comments ↓

Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It’s the one and only thing you have to Continue reading What do you have to say?→

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