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Two Views of Writing: Woody Allen and John McPhee

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"...As I was watching it, I was reminded of an article I had just read in The New Yorker by John McPhee, who writes about how he writes in a piece called “Structure.” (I think it is part of the paid archive now, so may want to go to your local library — you still have one, right? — to check it out). McPhee brings us right into his whole planning and writing of longer non-fiction pieces, showing off visual structures of his content. You can see charts, and maps, and visual puzzles that form the backbone of his pieces. His larger message is try to move away from chronological sequencing, and instead, find new ways to structure content in a piece of writing. But that requires considerable thinking, planning … and an understanding of structure...."


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Dennis T OConnor's curator insight, January 15, 4:12 PM

If you're looking for good examples of voice,  read this article! 

Sarah McElrath's curator insight, February 1, 7:23 AM

Interesting use of technology to help structure your writing. Also points out that everyone's writing process is different.

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365 things to make you go "Hmmm..." | Thinking skills resources

365 things to make you go "Hmmm..." | Thinking skills resources | Scriveners' Trappings | Scoop.it
netquester's curator insight, February 3, 12:32 PM

Excellent  way to start the day

Sandra Carswell's curator insight, February 3, 11:22 PM

writing prompts? discussion starters? debates or research?

Tui Needham, Career Development Specialist's comment, April 20, 9:01 PM
Like this a lot, some goodies when running workshops and you want get people thinking.
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How writers can learn to accept criticism

How writers can learn to accept criticism | Scriveners' Trappings | Scoop.it
These tips are intended help novice writers learn to take criticism from instructors, peer reviewers and editors.

 

Start with the assumption that your work can be improved


The biggest mistake writers make is assuming that once they have submitted a piece of writing, that is finished… and perfect. This assumption sets the writer up for a frustration and anger when it is returned with a request for revisions. It can be helpful to approach your writing from the point of view there is always room for improvement.

 

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