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ED 262 Research, Reference & Resource Skills
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I'm just starting a new novel, trying to figure out the shape of the damn thing. Here's a trick I use that might help you too. I call it the Clothesline Method Via Penelope 
Penelope's curator insight,
January 23, 2018 10:12 PM
How to write. Do it this way and that. Methods as varied as the writers themselves. However, Steven Pressfield's is newly fresh--just like the pieces of laundry (scenes) hanging from its line. If you're a confused and bewildered writer, try it. Didn't we always learn the KISS method is the best? ***This review was written by Penelope Silvers for her curated content on "Writing Rightly"*** 
Jacques Goyette's curator insight,
January 25, 2018 12:17 AM
Very original and helpful in making an outline or draft.
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Data suggest that taking notes by hand beats typing notes on a laptop for remembering conceptual information over time. Via Les Howard, Ivon Prefontaine, PhD, Penelope
Penelope's curator insight,
October 18, 2017 11:37 AM
I've read about many a famous author who writes first drafts in longhand on yellow legal pads. Personally, I like the feel of writing with pen and paper, then transcribing into a Word document. This process seems to fully engage the creative brain.
***This review was written by Penelope Silvers for her curated content on "Writing Rightly"***
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“All suggestions can be ignored when necessary,” says the best-selling author, but ignore them at your own peril. (And put away that thesaurus.) Via Penelope, Lynnette Van Dyke
Penelope's curator insight,
June 15, 2017 1:10 PM
Writing Do's and Don'ts courtesy of astounding plotter and prolific author, John Grisham!
My favorite suggestion is to not write the first scene until you know the last. Then you have a destination in mind, which should make the journey a heck of a lot easier. ***This review was written by Penelope Silvers for her curated content on "Writing Rightly"***
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Back in 2014, we brought to your attention an image archive rivaling the largest of its kind on the web: the Internet Archive Book Images collection at Flickr. Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) , Kim Flintoff
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Does blogging take more time than you expected? 15 ways to write faster every day for free or for the cost of an egg timer. Via Penelope
Penelope's curator insight,
January 24, 2018 12:32 PM
Infographics are so fun and I love how quickly you can grab a visual vs. slogging through a post. Great tips here to improve your writing speed and get more done!
***This review was written by Penelope Silvers for her curated content on "Writing Rightly"***
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Penelope's curator insight,
November 8, 2017 10:43 PM
You are going to love this infographic shared by fellow writer and creative artist, Henneke. Her little alter ego, Henrietta, takes us on a colorful and fun journey to streamline our writing.
***This review was written by Penelope Silvers for her curated content on "Writing Rightly"***
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When I interviewed Julien Smith for the first time in 2012, he had one of the most popular blogs on the internet. Of all the things he shared with me in our conversation, one thing he said stood out… Via Bobby Dillard, Penelope, Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
Penelope's curator insight,
September 26, 2017 9:51 PM
There is a lot of wisdom inside this article. If you feel you can't manage 1,000 words per day, start with 500. Just by putting words down on a page creates momentum. I begin my day with journaling, along with a cup of coffee, of course!
***This review was written by Penelope Silvers for her curated content on "Writing Rightly"***
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Making grammar mistakes can be embarrassing. Take a good look at these 33 grammar gaffes so that you can avoid them. Via Penelope, Lynnette Van Dyke
Penelope's curator insight,
September 28, 2016 7:19 PM
I love visuals. If you have an issue with grammar mistakes, you might want to print out this amazing infographic. There are many more gaffes to add, but this is a good start.
***This review was written by Penelope Silvers for her curated content on "Writing Rightly" *** |
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