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Writing Toolbox: Creating your own blog library

Part of the writing process is reading. Plain and simple. One way to continue building your writing toolbox through reading is not only to read...
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Writing advice from The Art of Nonconformity

Chris Guillebeau authors one of my favorite blogs, The Art of Nonconformity.The site features "unconventional strategies for life, work and...
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An interview with singer / songwriter Lori Lieberman

In a previous post, I mentioned the importance of gleaning insights from writers of all kinds to help inform one's writing practice. I recently...
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An Interview with Jennifer Weiner, author of Best Friends Forever

Jennifer Weiner, New York Times bestselling author, will release her new book, Best Friends Forever, in July. Weiner and I recently had the chance...
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Creativity advice from Hugh MacLeod, author of 'Ignore Everybody'

While creativity is key for writers, it often doesn't come as easily as we want it to.Hugh MacLeod, author of Ignore Everybody: and 39 Other Keys...
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Reader Question: What 2 Books Would You Take With You?

In a previous post, I discussed how writing can't live without reading.As such, writers know that reading is also a practice that is vital to the...
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An interview with Laura Dave, author of The Divorce Party

I had the privilege of meeting Laura Dave in Chicago two years ago. She came to our office to discuss her first novel, London is the Best City in...
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Benefit Screening - The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo at the MCA, June 18th

Next Thursday, June 18th, The Human Rights Watch Chicago Network invites the public to attend the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival,...
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An interview with Marlene Byrne, author of the Project Play Children's Book Series

When you think about children’s games, what comes to mind? Nintendo Wii or Game Boy? World of Warcraft or Battleship?But what about backyard...
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An interview with Dayna Malow, winner of the 2008 Chicago Music Award for Best Country Artist

Book authors and journalists aren't the only ones who are great writers. I'm excited to share my interview with award-winning singer and songwriter...
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