"Oh, Linda Joy! I'm so glad I didn't misread it (and embarrass myself)!"
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Lynette Benton commented on the blog post 'The plural of book is NOT book's!'
"Is part of the joke the other errors in the post (in the email that went to members), like "than," rather than "then?" And the misplaced comma after Grammar Geeks?"
Lynette Benton replied to the discussion 'Six Word Memoir Contest: "Why I Write"'
"I write to tell the truth."
Atiya left a comment for Lynette Benton
"Hello Lynette! Thank you for your response. My Memoir-I am taking notes and writing down thoughts and memories that come to my mind. My plan is to tell about the triumphs, tragedies, lessons,simple things, and joys of my life. I have been fortunate…"
Lynette Benton left a comment for Atiya
"Thank you for your friend request, Atiya. I share many of your interests and look forward to getting to know you here on She Writes."
Lynette Benton left a comment for Jan Vallone
"Hi Jan:
As I read your excellent memoir, my mouth drops open at your candor. I admire it so. It's something I have trouble with, and know that in my memoirs, I'm barely present. Working on it, and thank you for the example!
I'll…"
Lynette Benton replied to the discussion 'How Many of You are Writing a Memoir?' in the group Baby Boomers
"Thank you, Maija!"
Lynette Benton replied to the discussion 'How Many of You are Writing a Memoir?' in the group Baby Boomers
"Hi Pamela Jane:
Since I'd love to read a few pages of your memoir, do post some on your web site! I imagine agents/publishers troll right here at She Writes, too.
Good luck getting an agent. Patience!
- Lynette"
Jan Vallone left a comment for Lynette Benton
"Hi Lynette--I've been doing the exact same things as you, and I agree, it's exhausting. I wish you the very best of luck with the contests and with the agents. I hope your book finds its way into to the world. If there is anything I can do…"
Sandra Miller commented on the blog post 'A Few Things I Learned about Writing in 2009'
"Just joined "She Writes" so I am just now reading your post. I found it refreshing and honest. I am new to writing even though I've written a book--I too still have problems adding emotions to my writing. I hope someday to take time…"
Lynette Benton left a comment for Jan Vallone
"Hi Jan:
How is everything going with you? I've been out of touch, teaching writing, entering work in contests, finishing my book(let) Polish and Publish, and getting the first chapter of my memoir to an interested agent. Exhausting.
Now,…"
Lynette Benton replied to the discussion 'How Many of You are Writing a Memoir?' in the group Baby Boomers
"I just sent the first 12,000 words of my memoir, My Mother's Money, to an interested agent. Frankly, I couldn't stand the sight of it anymore. But, I'm pleased at my persistence, and think it's a cool, suspenseful kind of tale.…"
Lynette Benton left a comment for H'Rina DeTroy
"Okay, now I need to know how you write two such sophisticated blogs AND dance!
- Lynette"
Elaine Weaver-Crepps, M.A. left a comment for Lynette Benton
"Lynette, I am writing now as a means to rid myself of anger, shame and humiliation. It is a means of catharsis. It is a means of becoming whole and sparing others of a similar fate, as well as showing others that with faith, all things are possible."
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- Who I am:
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/lynettebenton
Website: http://lynettebentonwriting.com
Creative Writing Blog: www.simmons.edu/reconnect/lynette-benton
I also write about writing careers at:
www.examiner.com/x-15281-Boston-Writing-Careers-Examiner
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- My creative writing how-to book, Polish & Publish: An Indispensable Toolkit for Creative Writers, is available at www.polishandpublish.com. I hope it'll be featured on She Writes.
I've also published many articles and essays.
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Examiner.com - ongoing.
Recent articles in Lexington (Massachusetts) Minuteman newspaper, Arlington (Massachusetts) Advocate newspaper, essays in Skirt! magazine, mini.skirt.com/node/31301, and More Magazine online, www.more.com/2009/11089-after-burnout-a-new-career
- My writing is:
- Nonfiction, Memoir, Journalism
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- Yes, in my Examiner.com articles, especially by New England authors
- Services I offer to other writers:
- I teach Tools & Tactics for Creative Writers, and am always happy to help other writers, particularly those on She Writes.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Yes. Chicks Who Write
- My professional associations:
- Arlington Entrepreneurs
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A Few Things I Learned about Writing in 2009
Posted on January 2, 2010 at 8:37am 6 Comments 0 Likes
Last year I began teaching creative writing, with no thought about how it might affect my own writing.
But as I taught (actually, as I hammered away at) my students--mostly boomers and seniors--about what their writing had to reflect if they wanted it to be read by anyone, let alone published, I realized I was learning a ton about writing myself.
For example, many students writing memoirs simply reported their lives. Emotion, reflection, the meaning of events and patterns… Continue
But as I taught (actually, as I hammered away at) my students--mostly boomers and seniors--about what their writing had to reflect if they wanted it to be read by anyone, let alone published, I realized I was learning a ton about writing myself.
For example, many students writing memoirs simply reported their lives. Emotion, reflection, the meaning of events and patterns… Continue
Comment Wall (30 comments)
- At 1:35pm on November 23, 2010,
Atiya said… - Hello Lynette! Thank you for your response. My Memoir-I am taking notes and writing down thoughts and memories that come to my mind. My plan is to tell about the triumphs, tragedies, lessons,simple things, and joys of my life. I have been fortunate enough to publish my first book of poetry. The title of my first book is "Lyrically Loaded". I am waiting on my proof of the edited edition of Lyrically Loaded. I hope to gather more information and ways of writing and to cultivate my writing skill.
- At 1:28pm on November 23, 2010, Atiya said…
- You are welcome.
- At 7:22am on October 6, 2010,
Jan Vallone said… - Hi Lynette--I've been doing the exact same things as you, and I agree, it's exhausting. I wish you the very best of luck with the contests and with the agents. I hope your book finds its way into to the world. If there is anything I can do to help you, please just ask.
Jan
- At 5:17pm on October 4, 2010,
LISA CUSHENBERRY said… - Hi Lynette,
Thanks for reaching out.
Lisa
- At 11:05am on October 3, 2010,
Michele Whitney said… - Hi Lynette, thanks for your friendship! :-D
- At 9:01am on September 30, 2010,
Claire said… - Hi Lynette,
Thanks for adding me as a friend. I look forward to enjoying my stay on SheWrites.
- At 6:57pm on September 29, 2010,
Heather Harris-Brady said… - Thanks! It's kind of funny because in that picture I was at the airport embarking on a Disney vacation reading The Hunger Games :) I had to put it away until we were home because it wasn't really putting me in the proper Disney mood.
- At 3:38pm on September 29, 2010,
Melissa Brown Levine said… - Hi Lynette, it's great to meet a fellow memoirist.
- At 7:33am on September 29, 2010,
Kamy Wicoff said… - Hi Lynette! You should be able to join the memoir group easily, just by clicking "join group" when you are on its page -- I don't think you are in it now. Let me know if you have a problem with it, and again, so happy you are here! I loved your post about what you learned about writing in 2009.
- At 4:45pm on September 27, 2010,
Elaine Weaver-Crepps, M.A. said… - Lynette, I am writing now as a means to rid myself of anger, shame and humiliation. It is a means of catharsis. It is a means of becoming whole and sparing others of a similar fate, as well as showing others that with faith, all things are possible.
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