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I have been inhaling books for as long as I can remember. I started writing poetry and keeping a journal at thirteen and haven't stopped writing since.

I studied creative writing at Sonoma State University, earning a BA in English with a concentration in creative writing. Since then, I have worked as a technical writer, business writer, copywriter, professional blogger, and writing coach.

My blog, Writing Forward, is packed with creative writing tips and ideas.

Check out my book: 101 Creative Writing Exercises is available through my website and your favorite online bookseller.


writing around the web

Adventures in writing: around the web.


Last year, I published 101 Creative Writing Exercises, a book packed with exercises that impart useful writing techniques while providing inspiration for projects and regular writing practice. It was the first book in my Adventures in Writing Series.


Now I’m putting the final touches on the follow-up book in the series, which is tentatively titled Core Prac...

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Published on May 22, 2013 01:00
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101 Creative Writing Exercises
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“Summer night--
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Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.”
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