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The Life of a Writer

Posted on October 5, 2023 by mitchteemley

“Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.” ~E.L. Doctorow     “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ~Maya Angelou “Each writer is born with a repertory company in his head. As you get … Continue reading →

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Tips for Writers: Learn to Love the Burn

Posted on May 18, 2023 by mitchteemley

The key to building muscles, oddly enough, is to regularly and repeatedly expose yourself to pain. Not too much, not too little. Too much—torn muscles, tendonitis, bone spurs—is bad news. Too little is no news at all. Muscles grow when … Continue reading →

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Find Your Extra Something

Posted on May 15, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week The other day I heard a catchy old 1960s novelty tune “Lightnin’ Strikes” by Lou Christie. In it, a guy confesses to his (soon-to-be-ex) girlfriend that when he sees “lips begging to be kissed” he can’t … Continue reading →

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Tips for Writers: A Cure for Writer’s Block

Posted on February 20, 2020 by mitchteemley

One possible cure. Preferable cure below. There are two definitions for block: 1) an obstacle to be avoided; 2) a material to be used (as in construction). The cure for Writers Block (and its evil twin, Trouble Getting Started) is … Continue reading →

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Be a Falsetto!

Posted on March 19, 2018 by mitchteemley

No, I’m not referring to the old HBO crime drama. I’m referring to the vocal technique epitomized by Mickey Mouse (originally voiced by Walt Disney himself), produced by using the soft outer edges of the vocal chords. It’s a natural, … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 73

Posted on July 12, 2017 by mitchteemley

Have you ever discovered some skill or calling, and thought, “This is what I was made for!”?

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The Wishing Map 83

Posted on August 19, 2015 by mitchteemley

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Eighteen: Spiffwits and Storysmiths (Continued) Previously: Deciding the only way to escape from Naimian was to teach the naims how to be storysmiths, Zack invited … Continue reading →

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