An Oldie But Goodie: The Five Part Essay

If you’ve ever struggled with your writing, the “five-part essay” format can help. I often keep this format in mind because it helps me stay organized and focused. It can also be helpful when you’re struggling with writer’s block. Here’s what a five-part essay looks like: Introduction Point One Point Two Point Three Conclusion The [...]

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Thesis 1.8 Tip

I love Thesis, which is the WordPress theme for this blog and my other blog, Peaceful Planet. I upgraded from 1.7 to 1.8 recently (right after upgrading WP to 3.1), and I ran into a couple snags. Most of them were my own fault, like an “a ref” code thingy that I didn’t close up [...]

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What are your earliest memories of reading?

Reading is essential to writing. I don’t think there’s a writer anywhere in the world who hasn’t done at least a fair amount of reading. I suspect most writers are prolific readers, and if they’re good writers, they definitely read a lot. When did you start to read? I can’t remember an exact age, but [...]

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