↓
 

Member Log-In

Sheila Bender's Writing It Real

Community Writing Resource

  • Home
  • About
    • About Sheila Bender
    • Videos
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Sheila
  • Media
  • Articles
    • Article Library
      • Full Article Library
      • Instructional Exercises
      • Literary Gallery
      • Reading for Writing
      • Revisions – Sample Successes
      • Sheila Bender On Writing
      • The Working Writer
      • Writing Makes a Difference
    • Writing It Real Contributors
    • Audio Interviews
  • Books by Sheila
    • View My Books
  • Classes
    • Online Classes
    • Live Seminars
  • One-On-One Services
    • Telephone Consults
    • Custom Tutorials
    • Book-length Manuscript Evaluation 
    • Development and Line Editing
  • Anthologies
  • Shopping Cart

Monthly Archives: September 2004

A Fortunate Meeting with Helen Mitchell and her book, Helen’s Garden

Sheila Bender's Writing It Real Posted on September 30, 2004 by Helen MitchellOctober 1, 2011

On a sunny day in mid-July, I visited a lavender farm in Sequim, WA with my friend Judy from Northern California.  She was beginning to grow lavender herself, and as a merchant at her local farmers’ market, she was eager to add lavender products to her offerings. At the small organic farm, we met Helen … Continue reading →

This post is only available to members.

Continue reading →
Posted in Archives, Writing Makes a Difference

Sandi C. Shore’s Secrets to Standup Success

Sheila Bender's Writing It Real Posted on September 23, 2004 by Sheila BenderOctober 1, 2011

Most teachers who understand writing as a process say that the first step is to play with words.  They provide exercises for helping students jump and run and climb on the word playground.  But what if your teacher is a stand-up comic?  Well, then, she helps you define your personality, sharpen your comedic style, and … Continue reading →

This post is only available to members.

Continue reading →
Posted in Archives, Reading for Writing

Just My Two Cents Worth

Sheila Bender's Writing It Real Posted on September 16, 2004 by Jack GrapesOctober 27, 2011

Having been a student of Jack Grapes, I am privileged to be on his email list and receive messages about reading and activities that inspire thoughts about the nature of writing.  In a recent email from Jack about authenticity in writing, I read this opening question, “If you can’t do it in the journal, what … Continue reading →

This post is only available to members.

Continue reading →
Posted in Archives, From Our Contributors

The Lonely Voyage of Betty Mouat, Part II

Sheila Bender's Writing It Real Posted on September 9, 2004 by Barbara SjoholmMay 25, 2015

In the latter half of Chapter III of Barbara Sjoholm’s The Pirate Queen:  In Search of Grace O’Malley and Other Legendary Women of the Sea, the author finds a woman who tells her the truth about women’s fishing history in Norway. “The Lonely Voyage of Betty Mouat” (c0ntinued) Excerpted by permission of the author from … Continue reading →

This post is only available to members.

Continue reading →
Posted in Archives, Literary Gallery

The Lonely Voyage of Betty Mouat

Sheila Bender's Writing It Real Posted on September 2, 2004 by Barbara SjoholmMay 14, 2015

The Lonely Voyage of Betty Mouat We are pleased to present Chapter VIII of Barbara Sjoholm’s new book in two parts.  In this chapter, the author tracks down information on a woman who at age 59 was the sole survivor of a boating accident off the Shetland Islands in the winter of 1886.  Looking for … Continue reading →

This post is only available to members.

Continue reading →
Posted in Archives, Literary Gallery

Sign up for Our Quarterly Newsletter for Updates on Classes, Conferences & More...

Search Writing It Real

Recent Articles

  • Writing of the Body: Metaphor Making is Food for the Soul
    July 3, 2025
  • The Story of an Unlikely Writer: Philip Kenney on How Writing Changed His Life
    May 19, 2025
  • Chapter 25 from All Roads Lead to Rome, Searching for the End of My Father’s War
    May 8, 2025
  • The Long, Instructive Path to My Published Memoir
    May 1, 2025
  • Sheila Reads Her Poems for National Poetry Month
    April 3, 2025
Journal Council Member

Podcasts ~ On Air with Sheila KPTZ Radio

  • In Conversation with Charlie Fleishman
  • In Conversation With Richard Weeks
  • In Conversation with Peg Edera
  • In Conversation with Gerry McFarland
  • In Conversation with Philip Kenney
  • In Conversation with Brenda Miller
  • In Conversation with Bill Kenower
  • In Conversation with Robin Page
  • In Conversation with Sue Pace
  • In Conversation with Mindy Pollack
  • Listen to More Interviews...
  • Sheila on KUOW
©2025 - Sheila Bender's Writing It Real - Weaver Xtreme Theme
↑