Colloquium on Writing

The Holidays in Prose

December 8, 2008

My mother read to me. There was one thing for which she always made time: Reading to her children. And she always made sure that we had plenty of books from which to choose. She purchased children’s books — many of which I still have because the tattered corners are comfortingly familiar and the illustrations […]

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Are You Your Brother’s Online Keeper?

December 1, 2008

“It boggles the mind.” The was the reaction from the sister of Abraham Biggs, 19. “We don’t understand,” she added. Biggs posted his intent to take his own life on a bodybuilding internet forum message board. He included a link to the site where he was broadcasting via webcam to a live audience. His suicide was […]

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A Writer’s Quest: Technology on the Go

November 17, 2008

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the fact that I took advantage of a Dell promotion. Customers who purchased a 13″ or 15.4″ laptop were given the option of also buying a Dell Mini 9 for $99.00. I was very excited because I had been looking for an extremely lightweight but fully functional laptop […]

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Establishing Writing Goals: What’s Next?

November 11, 2008

Lipstick on a pig, a secret terrorist signal vs. a fist jab show of solidarity, Obama Girl’s crush, Paris Hilton’s faux campaign, Wardrobegate, Barack Obama’s kindergarten declaration of ambition, and, of course, Joe the Plumber! This is Janie the Writer checking in to say, “Are you glad all of that is over?” I thought so. […]

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The Value of a Change of Scene

November 3, 2008

Writers are on a constant, never-ending quest for inspiration. At times, it simply lands in front of us like an unsolicited gift. At other times, it is elusive. Life’s responsibilities invade our consciousness, weigh us down, and rob us of our creative, innovative spirit. Sometimes the solution is as simple as a period of respite. […]

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