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A Foolish Consistency of My Little Mind

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Mrs Odie

I always tell my students to consider the audience.  When they are reading something, they need to imagine the intended audience in order to uncover and analyze the author’s purpose and style.  As writers, they must tailor their prose to … Continue reading →

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You are now a qualified author

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Mrs Odie

“I know a doctor who wishes he could teach literature.  I know a lawyer who secretly writes children’s stories.  I don’t know any writer, however, who hankers after an alternative profession.  If you are a writer and you are writing, there … Continue reading →

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