You can do it – Kill your darlings

On September 25, 2013   /   Tips and Advice, Writing   /   2 Comments

Said in some form by Stephen King, William Faulkner, and some guy named Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch (whom I’d never heard of before today), it’s an annoying phrase for most writers: kill your darlings. For editors it’s a little more pleasant or at least satisfying.  Although when it comes to editing, it’s

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It’s All About Intentions

On September 13, 2013   /   Communication, Tips and Advice   /   Leave a comment
intentions

In my Communication courses, we always spend some time talking about intentions. I usually get some mixed reactions to this: some people seem to really latch onto the idea, while others seem wary of it. I love teaching about intention though, and bring it up two to three times throughout the

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