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Ten Endeavors That Helped Me Become and Stay a Writer

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Greg Pattridge

Friends I haven’t seen for a while will often ask me about my writing – their eyes showing disbelieve that I continue down this path that to them seems to have no reward. Never ending rewrites, no writing paychecks in … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Slush Pile of All

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Greg Pattridge

I taught creative writing (among other things) to 11-12 year old students for 20 years. I’d go home weekends with a pile of stories to read. The range of abilities was tremendous. Most could put a 1-3 page story together, … Continue reading →

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On Becoming a Writer

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Greg Pattridge

Writer 1. somebody who writes books or articles professionally 2. somebody who can write, who writes well, or who enjoys writing It hasn’t been easy. For starters, I started my writing career in third grade with pencil in hand. My … Continue reading →

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