Category Archives: improving my writing

Trying New Things

Posted on May 30, 2016 by DrEMiller

This is a means of communication. No words, no great creativity. But I got some new toys and wanted to share the joy of something new. Oh, and to figure out what this doodle might be communicating.  For several weeks, … Continue reading →

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If I Were a Real Writer…

Posted on February 3, 2016 by DrEMiller

If I were a real writer, I would be writing every day. No, I would be writing dozens of times each day.  I don’t.  Write each day, that is.  I write when a) the mood strikes me; b) I have something … Continue reading →

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Oops!

Posted on June 24, 2015 by DrEMiller

Yesterday morning, I re-read Monday’s post, and found myself very embarrassed by the grammar errors it contained.  Since this site has developed into a “how I am learning to write” blog, I am particularly disappointed in myself. So here is one point … Continue reading →

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Today’s How I’m Learning to Write: Stream of Consciousness as a Very Rough Draft

Posted on May 21, 2015 by DrEMiller

…But that gives me plenty of time to write a stream-of-consciousness piece that I’ll develop into an actual post for the next submission. That means I’ll be editing out as well as adding and improving….I’m just trying to get words on “paper” that will give me some sort of shaky structure to the final product. Getting myself involved in a new business venture. Continue reading →

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