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Apr.06.2012 - 5:16 am
Read from end to beginning to catch mistakes they might otherwise mis
Long time, no post. Hope all is well with everyone here. I've been working on an MFA in creative writing at Fairfield University, and am finally regaining my footing. So let's...
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Sep.30.2011 - 6:36 am
While revising my novel to get rid of the unnecessary, I came up against that bane and blessing of the writer's existence—backstory. The problem in this instance wasn't so much...
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Aug.26.2011 - 10:59 am
I'm a morning person, but that doesn't mean morning is the best time of day for me to edit. Mornings are generally split into two types of time: writing on the train as I commute...
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Aug.12.2011 - 1:17 pm
"From Where You Dream: The Process of Writing Fiction,"  by Robert Olen Butler
The phrase "hatching a plot" once had a sinister connotation, usually in reference to criminals. Not so for writers. Compelling plots and subplots with the strong...
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Comments from Adele

Jun.19.2011 - 3:13 pm
In response to: MFAs: Why I Decided on a Master's
Thanks for your comment, Sue. Hope to post on how things go. Best, Adele
Jun.19.2011 - 3:12 pm
In response to: MFAs: Why I Decided on a Master's
Thanks for your encouragement, Sue. Will let folks know how it goes. Best, Adele
Mar.07.2011 - 6:20 am
In response to: Out of Character? When Characters Do the Unexpected, or Want To
Hi, Cathy; Glad it was helpful. Best, Adele