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Acknowledging the Value of Your Writing, Part 4

Sheila Bender's Writing It Real Posted on March 2, 2017 by Sheila BenderMarch 3, 2017

Creating Self-Understanding Despite Fears of Revealing Your Own Shortcomings and True Experience Before we see what writers have said on the issue of fear about revealing oneself through writing, try this exercise: Select four or so pieces of your writing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Instructional Exercises, WIR2017 | Tagged writers' block, writing exercises, writing inspiration | 1 Reply

Four Tricks that Keep a Writer Going

Sheila Bender's Writing It Real Posted on April 18, 2012 by Sheila BenderApril 18, 2012

Don’t Think. Write! Many authors who write about writing say, “Don’t think. Write!” I am one of them. But I also think it is fair to say to those who write, “Don’t think. Play!” If you allow yourself to play … Continue reading →

Posted in Sheila Bender On Writing, WIR2012 | Tagged trust your images, trust your writing, writers' block, writing inspiration | 2 Replies

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