Once you’ve picked out a couple of qualities that you want to focus on, think of experiences you’ve had that highlight them. Remember, show, don’t tell–if you just tell admissions officers “Family is important to me,” they won’t really understand anything about your personality, b...
I read a lot of how-to-write poetry books, but this is unique because it shows would-be poets like me the “why” of writing poems. For those who want to write the best poetry we are capable of, this collection encourages us to look for and create beauty, strength, and healing. Ma...
When will you be able to visit me here I miss you so much and hope we can see each other soon. I know the plane ride can be a long one, but I really hope to see you.I love you, Grandma. Thanks again for my birthday presents.Sincerely,Greta【1】What did Greta receive from her...
1: Step away from it for a week or two.During that time, don't work on it or even think about it. If you've been working hard, take a break. Read some books, see some movies, go to an art gallery or museum, spend some time in a park. See some friends you haven't seen fo...
“A good book makes you want to live in the story. A great book gives you no choice.” I don’t know who said that. Heidi sent it to me this week with a bunch of other quotes that had to do with writing and gorgeous pictures of libraries that you would give your eye teeth to ...
will about plotholes (seriously, yes, I can admit that Jafar obviously should have just killed the royal family and taken over instead of trying to do it the hard way; I mean, he had mind control powers, for goodness sake), but Jafar ages like a fine, evil wine, if you ask me. ...
“Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.” –Gwyneth Paltrow 03092011-DSC_0697_Gwyneth Paltrow (Photo credit: brixton21) Gwyneth Kate Paltrow was born on this day in Los Angeles, California in 1972. She is 40 years old. ...
a false truth’ or ‘That didn’t really happen’, even if it’s a fact. This undermining of the very essence of what has happened is very interesting to me. There’s a lot of that goes on in families, that I’ve noticed. The shifting sands. It is about power. It’s about ...
“Could YOU make a choice between tacos and history? What about fresh fruit or writing? Let’s ask author, Ronovan Hester, my guest today on Tell Me a Story. Okay, so I’d rather talk to him about the topic of this month’s programs, National poetry Month. Of course we know him...
Mommy had heard the news too by the time I returned Petal and got to our apartment. She gave me a big hug. For dinner, she made hamburger out of ground round and then she broiled it just how I like it. I cut into the meat and stared at it. Instead of hunger growling in my st...