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Category Archives: 2017

What is Epistolary Writing? Why Write in Epistolary Form?

Sheila Bender's Writing It Real Posted on October 12, 2017 by Sheila BenderOctober 12, 2017

The word epistolary comes from the GreekĀ epistol?,Ā which means ā€œletter.ā€ Writers use the letter form in writing personal essays, poems, creative nonfiction and fiction because the form provides a ready-made container to hold an exploration of events and experiences. Writing in the letter form quickly builds intimacy with readers because a letter is addressed to someone … Continue reading →

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Posted in 2017, Instructional Exercises, Reading for Writing, WIR2017 | Tagged personal essay, reading for writing, writing inspiration

Writing the Eulogy

Sheila Bender's Writing It Real Posted on January 12, 2017 by Sheila BenderJanuary 12, 2017

As my mother?s 90th birthday approaches, my husband and I have sorted through photographs from nine decades of her life. He is making a photo essay book to be given to her this Sunday and shared with guests at the … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Clothing – What Cycling Gear To Wear And When

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