Monthly Archives: August 2012

Writing Conferences and Events In and Around Arkansas

Posted on August 20, 2012 by robinaburrows

Late summer and fall is writing time in and around Arkansas. Here are a few of the upcoming events: The White County Creative Writers Conference is September 1st. Deadline to register is August 25. Deadline to enter the contests has already passed. The Arkansas SCBWI will have a retreat October 5-7 in Fort Smith, AR. … Continue reading »

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What Gives a Story Soul?

Posted on August 13, 2012 by robinaburrows

What gives a story soul? I asked this question a year ago, and the answers varied. As you may have guessed from my previous post, I recently started watching Glee. What does that have to do with the infinite search for the soul of stories? In one episode, the Glee students write songs. Their first … Continue reading »

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What I Have Learned About Writing From the TV Show, Glee

Posted on August 6, 2012 by robinaburrows

Each week, the Glee Club performs a series of songs. Some of the students in the Glee Club are better than others. The stars like to shine. But the advisor of the Glee Club ensures that all of the member get their chance to be a star. The best singer isn’t the only person to … Continue reading »

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