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Simple Writing Skills

Posted on October 27, 2006 by moonbridgebooks

To make your memoirs (or any writing) more interesting to readers, try to use descriptive words. Avoid the bland and meaningless words like “nice,” or “good” or “bad.” Think about using similes or metaphors. “I loved my blanket because I … Continue reading →

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Teaching Personal Narratives

Posted on September 29, 2006 by moonbridgebooks

Today I visited my youngest daughter’s elementary classroom to talk to the kids about the art of writing stories. We are so lucky in that each year this school invites a famous children’s author to discuss their work and their … Continue reading →

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Writing a Book

Posted on June 11, 2006 by moonbridgebooks

Writing a book is the most difficult way of recording memories; it does require writing skills, and is the most time-consuming and most expensive method of producing your family treasure. If you are writing it strictly for your own family, … Continue reading →

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