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The Editing Process, or, What I Scream At My Manuscript

By Melanie Atherton Allen March 15, 2014 March 18, 2014 Writing

I tend to talk to my stories as I work on them. This is sometimes exciting and/or bizarre for the spectator. Things get especially exciting when I am editing. When I am writing, my vocalizations tend to be little more than grunts and the occasional half-sentence. But when I am… Continue reading

Christmas Activities That Are Actually Fun

By Melanie Atherton Allen March 15, 2014 March 18, 2014 Christmas

Here are two unusual activities that have proved unexpectedly successful in my family circle at Christmas: 1) Creative Writing Exercise Equipment: pencils, paper, a writing surface, some prep time for planning. Plan one or two Creative Writing exercises for the whole family to try. One easy-ish one to prepare that… Continue reading