Marcia Mabee Bell

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July 2016

[SWP: Behind the Book] Writing Is Hard--But Not the Way You Think

As a federal lobbyist for twenty-five years, I had a great deal of experience advocating on paper: speech-writing, congressional testimony, talking points, fact sheets and probably thousands of letters. I was a whiz at Dear Mr. President, Dear...
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Marcia Mabee Bell commented on Cindy Eastman's article [THE WRITER'S LIFE] The Books of Life

May 2016

Cindy, I liked this post very much. I am an advanced ovarian cancer survivor and a cancer widow --my husband became ill the night before my last chemotherapy and died six months later. So, I related well to your points. But I do want to direct...

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Marcia Mabee Bell commented on Irene Allison's article [SWP: Behind the Book] Getting Past Doubt and Back to Creativity

February 2016

Irene, you are inspiring. Thank you for sharing this painful memory and your success in moving beyond it.

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Marcia Mabee Bell commented on her article [SWP: Behind the Book] Writing Is Hard--But Not the Way You Think

February 2016

Thank you, Bella.

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Marcia Mabee Bell commented on her article [SWP: Behind the Book] Writing Is Hard--But Not the Way You Think

February 2016

Thank you, Rose. I appreciate and agree with your comment.

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Rose O'Connor commented on Marcia Mabee Bell's article [SWP: Behind the Book] Writing Is Hard--But Not the Way You Think

February 2016

Thanks so much Marcia. This retelling of how your story came about brings a sense of great humility to my heart, to realize that life is the journey and that a story worth writing is one worth working for. Thank you for sharing your story with the...

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Marcia Mabee Bell commented on her article [SWP: Behind the Book] Writing Is Hard--But Not the Way You Think

February 2016

Thanks, Karen. Best wishes on your own journey wherever it takes you.

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Karen A Szklany commented on Marcia Mabee Bell's article [SWP: Behind the Book] Writing Is Hard--But Not the Way You Think

February 2016

Thank you for sharing your memoir story, Marcia. I wish you the best for its success. Considered writing a memoir myself, but have kept into the question of "why go back there?" Glad for you that you enjoyed so much support!

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Marcia Mabee Bell commented on her article [SWP: Behind the Book] Writing Is Hard--But Not the Way You Think

February 2016

Patricia, I think for some people the writing itself provides perspective, then insight and that leads to healing. Sharing takes it further, especially when you get feedback that is supportive, or provides a sense you are not alone. But it takes...

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Marcia Mabee Bell commented on her article [SWP: Behind the Book] Writing Is Hard--But Not the Way You Think

February 2016

Irene, you said just the right words: labor of love. It was ... all of it! I am so glad you love the cover; so do I. This is the view I see from my home on Naked Mountain...

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