Lorilyn Roberts
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I Always Wanted to be a Writer
The teacher tossed my report on her desk. "I'm not going to read that," she announced. "It's just copied work." Thirty sets of eyes stared at me. What had been an engaging history review, reading class reports, was replaced with utter disdain. Whispers filled the silence and I sensed my face turning a crimson red. The instructor shook her head in disbelief and proceeded to the next one. I was devastated. My paper... (posted by Lorilyn 163 days 7 hours ago.)
The teacher tossed my report on her desk. "I'm not going to read that," she announced. "It's just copied work." Thirty sets of eyes stared at me. What had been an engaging history review, reading class reports, was replaced with utter disdain. Whispers filled the silence and I sensed my face turning a crimson red. The instructor shook her head in disbelief and proceeded to the next one. I was devastated. My paper... (posted by Lorilyn 163 days 7 hours ago.)
The Art of Conflict in Writing Conflict
I should be an expert in writing conflict. After all, I was on the debate team in high school, and a seventh grade boy wrote in my yearbook, "You would argue with a sign post if you could." I've had my share of personal conflict--family problems, ex-husband, relationship disappointments, and yes, my own report card of failures. As if that wasn't enough, I've had a first-class seat to some of the most... (posted by Lorilyn 246 days 22 hours ago.)
I should be an expert in writing conflict. After all, I was on the debate team in high school, and a seventh grade boy wrote in my yearbook, "You would argue with a sign post if you could." I've had my share of personal conflict--family problems, ex-husband, relationship disappointments, and yes, my own report card of failures. As if that wasn't enough, I've had a first-class seat to some of the most... (posted by Lorilyn 246 days 22 hours ago.)
The Art of Stuckness
While I have never experienced stuckness in writing, more appropriately called writer’s block, I have to admit a great portion of my waking hours I am stuck on something; i.e., stuck in traffic, stuck waiting at the red light, stuck standing in line, stuck on hold on the phone, stuck staring at my computer screen, stuck waiting to get paid; or for someone to answer an email, or to get out of the dentist chair, or to get over a... (posted by Lorilyn 1 year 1 day ago.)
While I have never experienced stuckness in writing, more appropriately called writer’s block, I have to admit a great portion of my waking hours I am stuck on something; i.e., stuck in traffic, stuck waiting at the red light, stuck standing in line, stuck on hold on the phone, stuck staring at my computer screen, stuck waiting to get paid; or for someone to answer an email, or to get out of the dentist chair, or to get over a... (posted by Lorilyn 1 year 1 day ago.)
The Gumption Factor in Writing and Getting Published
In my advanced writing class at Perelandra College, Professor Ken Kuhlken wrote, “When we have preconceptions, we need to let go of them if we hope to find new answers.” Preconceptions can set us up for failure if we are rigid. But what if we use our preconceptions to catapult us to a level of excellence not limited by our finite vision? A couple of years... (posted by Lorilyn 1 year 3 days ago.)
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In my advanced writing class at Perelandra College, Professor Ken Kuhlken wrote, “When we have preconceptions, we need to let go of them if we hope to find new answers.” Preconceptions can set us up for failure if we are rigid. But what if we use our preconceptions to catapult us to a level of excellence not limited by our finite vision? A couple of years... (posted by Lorilyn 1 year 3 days ago.)
Animal Planet's "Monsters Inside Me"
Joy, Manisha, and I just finished one of the most exciting and unique (but stressful) events we've shared as a family. A few weeks ago we were contacted by the producers of "Monsters Inside Me" on Animal Planet to film Manisha's story. One of the producers found my article, "Monster Inside My Daughter," where I wrote about Manisha's parasitic infection. The producer contacted me through my website. We went back and... (posted by Lorilyn 1 year 242 days ago.)
Joy, Manisha, and I just finished one of the most exciting and unique (but stressful) events we've shared as a family. A few weeks ago we were contacted by the producers of "Monsters Inside Me" on Animal Planet to film Manisha's story. One of the producers found my article, "Monster Inside My Daughter," where I wrote about Manisha's parasitic infection. The producer contacted me through my website. We went back and... (posted by Lorilyn 1 year 242 days ago.)
How to Write a Memoir in Twelve Easy Steps
All of us have lived through dramatic times of ecstasy and pain. For the sensitive and sensate person, memories of these events are etched in the psyche and have molded us into who we are. A memoir is a way to touch at the heart of those feelings and allow them to be shared with others. A memoir is different from an autobiography because it takes a "snapshot" of certain events... (posted by Lorilyn 2 years 30 days ago.)
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All of us have lived through dramatic times of ecstasy and pain. For the sensitive and sensate person, memories of these events are etched in the psyche and have molded us into who we are. A memoir is a way to touch at the heart of those feelings and allow them to be shared with others. A memoir is different from an autobiography because it takes a "snapshot" of certain events... (posted by Lorilyn 2 years 30 days ago.)
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