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About DrEMiller

Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). Home: Sint Maarten. K-12 teacher for 13 years (Special Education for 10 years); Post-secondary educator since 2002; Education consulting since 1995. When teaching, held teaching certificates in K-12 special education, reading specialist; and secondary social studies. Doctorate: Educational Psychology Programmer/analyst for 10 years, including project management and training of corporate execs.

How to know if your book is the right length

Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
The words come and the words go, but where do we stop, I don’t know. Some days I’m ready to stop after one paragraph. Other days I think the story will be a saga the…

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My Weekly Writing Challenge

Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
Want a new writing challenge? Here are some for you: OPTION ONE: Write a six-word story with the word FLABBERGASTED in it somewhere. OPTION TWO: Write a poem or limerick on the theme of DAYDREAMS.…

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Found Poetry

While practicing a new Zentangle pattern, a thought came to me about the Intro to Poetry class. While taking it, I skipped over the Found Poetry suggestion. I remember I had to learn more about what Found Poetry is, and … Continue reading

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Fooling Around

Some days are for simply fooling around. While I am “in the mood,” I thought I would pre-string a few Zentangle tiles. And maybe finally try out those brush pens I ordered. Break some rules for days when I can’t … Continue reading

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Guest Writer Spot – With A Difference

Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
This week’s Guest Writer Spot brings you something a little different. As many of you know, I like to support other writers and writing institutions in any way I can. Over recent times, I’ve got…

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Seriously

The 10-day class called Introduction to Poetry is finally over. Until I take another class, I can catch my breath. For me, although the course was fun, it was extremely time-consuming. Perhaps because of that, I realize now that I … Continue reading

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Introduction to Poetry: Day 10

Day 10 Prompt: the Future Suggested form: Sonnet To a poet, the writing of a sonnet undoubtedly comes more easily than it can for me.  It has been fifty years since last I tried my hand at writing a sonnet. … Continue reading

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Markets For Writers

Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
Here’s a short story competition for all those of you who are off on holiday, working on longer works, haven’t the time to compose a lengthy short story or who just simply enjoy the shorter…

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My Top Twenty Websites for Writers

Originally posted on COW PASTURE CHRONICLES:
Photo: courtesy of wikipedia.org I don’t know about you, but I rely on the expertise of other writers and bloggers. I have collected an array of blogs that are my go-to resources for writing…

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Getting more Readers to read your Posts (2 min read)

Thanks to Don Massenzio’s blog, I saw this post and thought I, too, would share it. Happy reading! ##

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