Category Archives: guest bloggers

Emerging Writers’ Series: Candace Walsh on Finding Her Way as a Writer

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Theo Pauline Nestor

Hi Readers, I’m really happy to be sharing Candace Walsh’s post about her down and out in New York City days as an emerging writer. I met Candace when she was editing the anthology Ask Me About My Divorce and … Continue reading →

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Triptych: Elizabeth Corcoran Murray’s “Convenience”

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Theo Pauline Nestor

Hi Readers, As I said in the original post about the triptych, I’ve been teaching my memoir students the triptych form over the last few years.  During the first drafts, I encourage writers to use a one-word title that announces … Continue reading →

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The Triptych: Abigail Carter’s Dating 101

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Theo Pauline Nestor

Hi Readers, As I said in the original post about the triptych, I’ve been teaching my memoir students the triptych form over the last few years.  During the first drafts, I encourage writers to use a one-word title that announces … Continue reading →

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The Triptych: Susan Bruzas’ “Birth”

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Theo Pauline Nestor

Hi Readers, As I said in the original post about the triptych, I’ve been teaching my memoir students the triptych form over the last few years.  During the first drafts, I encourage writers to use a one-word title that announces … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger Jennifer Crowder: Discovering a Revision Secret

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Theo Pauline Nestor

Hi All, When my former student Jennifer Crowder told me about how she finally found a way to revise a story she’d be working on for several years (hey, it happens), I asked her if she’d share her experience with … Continue reading →

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Why I Won’t Quit My Night Job

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Theo Pauline Nestor

“Don’t quit your day job!” Is that not the most annoying expression ever? Why don’t they simply shout: “Stay small!” For me, my day job is sitting at home in a ratty sweatshirt, writing and sometimes preparing to teach. And … Continue reading →

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Introducing White Girl in Black Face blogger, Meadow Braun

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Theo Pauline Nestor

I’m thinking about voice these days. I’m always drawn to the ineffable, that which defies description. And writing a book with the subtitle “A Field Guide for Finding Your Own Voice” is my latest foray into the ineffable. Voice is … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger Wendy Hinman Reports on the Whidbey Island Writers’ Conference

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Theo Pauline Nestor

A SHOT OF INSPIRATION The energy level at a writing conference is addictive. I always learn so much that sets my head spinning.  By Saturday night of the Whidbey Island Writers’ Conference, I am not sure whether what kept me … Continue reading →

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Guest blogger, Candace Walsh, Editor of Dear John, I Love Jane

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Theo Pauline Nestor

As an editor and writer, I can’t think of anything more fun than editing an anthology about a subject I’m passionate about. Why? In the passion exists curiosity, and that curiosity is fed every time I read a submission. I … Continue reading →

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