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This isn’t about when the cat threw up on the bed, but it could be
Back a little more than 40 years ago, I had just started as a reporter at my second newspaper, the now-defunct Haverhill (Mass.) Gazette. It was a very shallow step up from my first job, at the also now-defunct Biddeford … Continue reading
Writing and stopping by the woods on a snowy morning
I’m sure I’m not the first one to write about this, even on this blog, but it’s worth saying again: Never underestimate the value of a nice walk as part of the writing process. Now that I have a dog … Continue reading
Will AI replace fiction writers? No. You’re welcome.
Maureen Milliken: I decided to take the day off from writing a post and have artificial intelligence do it instead. Kidding! But I’m sure many writers have had the same experience I have — that smug guy (it’s always a guy, … Continue reading
It was a dark and stormy night… or day… remembering is as hard as consistent writing
Ooops! I bet you expected this about 12 hours ago. Sorry! Blame the tryptophan in the turkey. Or that being home all the time makes it hard to remember what day it is. The days just all melt together into … Continue reading
Scene 1, Chapter 1, Bad News Travels Fast.
I know, I know. You’ve heard it all before. Authors say it all the time. “I’m finishing up my book on a deadline so I can’t blah blah blah.” But it’s true! It happens. These babies don’t write themselves. So, … Continue reading
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The Surprising Collaboration Between Writers and Readers
Kate Flora: Thirty-five years ago, when my second son was born, I decided to quit my job and stay home for a few years with my boys. I immediately had the terrified thought, But I’ve always worked. Now what will I … Continue reading
