Writing Category

Five Easy Steps to Writing the Perfect Paper

In: Writing

While my college freshmen are working on their second essays of the semester, I have a break from grading papers and finally have time to write a post. It just seems fitting that I write about the writing process and the five steps I’ve found to help a writer along.
My Five Steps to Writing

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Hey, You, Check Out My Cloud

In: General, Writing

I found a great site (thanks to McGinness Clan) that generates custom word clouds based off of provided text, a blog’s url, or someone’s del.icio.us bookmarks.
Here is the word cloud for michellereno.com (click on the image to see a larger, easier-to-read version):

Be sure to click on the image itself so that you can see the […]

I Too Believe There’s a Better Way

In: General, Writing

I’ve been ridiculously addicted to Sundance Channel’s “Live From Abbey Road” since I discovered it a few months ago. The second season opened with Bryan Adams, Ben Harper, and Justin Currie. Harper (who is unfortunately not related to me) talks about his background in music and his love for writing. As a writer (and a […]

And I Call Myself a Writer?

In: Writing

It’s been nearly two months since my last post. And I call myself a writer? Sheesh. Most writers write every day because they have to - it’s something inside them that has to get out no matter what. But what have I been doing with my time, you ask? Struggling to stay above water, that’s […]

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