Category Archives: writing

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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Still Not Part 2 of the Stream of Consciousness Blog

Posted on May 24, 2015 by DrEMiller

Last night, I decided to organize my Outlook mailbox a little better.  I knew I was behind reading blog posts of people I follow, but I wanted to get all the blogs notifications into one place so that I could … Continue reading →

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Versatility Award Thanks

Posted on May 23, 2015 by DrEMiller

Before I say anything else, this is obviously not part two of my stream of consciousness as a rough draft post from earlier this week.  OK.  That being settled, let me move on. Thank You and General Comments Several weeks … 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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Just an Announcement

Posted on May 18, 2015 by DrEMiller

There are still a few slots available for the small private writer’s group. If anyone is interested in participating–passing around parts of works in progress AND critiquing others’ work in a private group of up to 10 people–please let me … Continue reading →

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How Do You Learn to Write?

Posted on May 8, 2015 by DrEMiller

Near the end, I realized that I had to make a decision. Since I have another site–WordPress driven, but part of my “business” page with GoDaddy–was it worth keeping up two blogs on education? So I put this question to the writing class: Continue reading →

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Thanks for the Liebster Award Nomination!

Posted on May 7, 2015 by DrEMiller

THE LIEBSTER AWARD Thank you with all m my heart to Finkelstein, Gunroswell, and Jabrush1213 (in opposite order of nomination) for the honor of nominating me for the Liebster Award. Not just one nomination, but three! I am beyond humbled. … Continue reading →

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Technology-Attention Disorder Link?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by DrEMiller

A St Maarten friend posted the blog link below on Facebook, and that got me thinking… What is the link between attention disorders and electronic gadgetry such as tablet devices and smart phones? To quickly summarize, Margaret Rock’s post addresses … Continue reading →

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Affect and Effect | The Daily Post at WordPress.com

Posted on July 20, 2012 by DrEMiller

For all the writers and students out there, the use of the word “affect” when the meaning is “effect” is a personal peeve. When I’m reading, I often have to stop to figure out if the right word has been … Continue reading →

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