Category Archives: Strategizing

Notes for Aspiring Poets and Writers

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

1. Write, write, write! You want to write but don’t have the time? Schedule it! Make your writing a personal appointment for yourself, and keep the appointment. (*See note, below.) 2. Establish a regular writing practice. Regularly is essential; daily … Continue reading →

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Don’t apologize for your writing!

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

You are writing regularly. Great! Daily is best. Daily would be… excellent! You are attending a writers’ group and reading your work. Excellent! You are attending open mic events and reading your work. Most excellent! Each time you read you begin by … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

I am pleased to set up a separate Editor’s Blog. “Andrew Shattuck McBride, Blogging” is now “Andrew Shattuck McBride, Writer’s Blog.” Please follow the link to visit my Writer’s Blog: http://andrewsmcbride.wordpress.com/ This Editor’s Blog will focus on my editing and my efforts to … Continue reading →

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