http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:18:00 -0700 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:57:58 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Choosing-the-right-Writers-Group?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner      Location is important when choosing a writing group. The right writing group can be inspiring, educational, and encouraging for writers of all levels. However, attending the wrong writing group can be a crippling experience. Here... culture Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:57:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Choosing-the-right-Writers-Group?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Writing-101-What-is-Freewriting?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner    Freewriting advice by Natalie Goldberg: Freewriting is a tool that some writers use as a daily practice technique to keep their prose fresh. The results of freewriting is not to produce a wonderful piece of prose, but to rid yourself of... Writing tips Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:57:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Writing-101-What-is-Freewriting?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Natalie-Goldberg--Poet-author-and-teacher?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner Photo by Joan Halifax Natalie Goldberg is an American author, poet, and teacher-born in 1948. She is responsible for shaking up the writing scene by introducing the concept of using Zen techniques for writing.An advocate of self-discovery, she encou... Writing tips Books Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:53:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Natalie-Goldberg--Poet-author-and-teacher?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Freewriting-sample?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner    Freewriting is harder to achieve than one might think. It is the act of freeing up your mind to expose what is buried beneath. Sometimes it reveals truths that we might not want to face. Sometimes it is messy (in fact, if it isn't than ... Writing tips Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:47:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Freewriting-sample?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Freewriting-rules-of-Natalie-Goldberg?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner   According to Natalie Goldberg, it is important to "practice" writing every day. She offers the concept of freewriting, in which a writer sets an amount of time to write without edits, without thought, without purpose. This daily pra... Writing tips Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:45:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Freewriting-rules-of-Natalie-Goldberg?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Ten-books-by-Natalie-Goldberg?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner    Simon and Schuster Natalie Goldberg is one of the most sought after authors writing books on the craft of writing. Here is a list of ten of her books.Old Friend From Far Away:The Practice of Writing MemoirThe Great FailureMy Unexpected ... Writing tips Books Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:39:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Ten-books-by-Natalie-Goldberg?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Writing-101-Who-is-Sidney-Lanier?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner Sidney Lanier 1842 -   Musician and poet Sidney Lanier was born in Macon, Ga., on Feb. 3, 1842. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Griffin, Ga., but returned to Macon after Lanier completed elementary school.After graduating fro... culture Georgia poetry Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:27:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Writing-101-Who-is-Sidney-Lanier?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Writing-101-Where-is-Sidney-Laniers-Cottage?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner Photo by Walter Elliott  Located at 935 High Street in Macon, Georgia, the “Cottage” in which Sidney Lanier was born serves as a museum in his honor.The Sidney Lanier Cottage House Museum is listed on the national Register of Histo... culture Georgia poetry Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:25:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Writing-101-Where-is-Sidney-Laniers-Cottage?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Writing-101-What-are-the-works-of-Sidney-Lanier?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner Poems of Sidney Lanier Sidney Lanier wrote many poems, here are just a couple of them. THE MOCKING BIRDby: Sidney Lanier (1842-1881) UPERB and sole, upon a plumèd sprayThat o'er the general leafage boldly grew,He summ'd the woods in son... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:22:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Writing-101-What-are-the-works-of-Sidney-Lanier?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Writing-101-Places-named-after-Sidney-Lanier?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner Photo Lanier Bridge, Brunswick, Georgia by theunquietlibrarian Lake Lanier - Northeast Atlanta Lanier County Sidney Lanier Cottage Lanier Elementary School - Gainesville, GALake Lanier - Tryon, NCSidney Lanier Bridge - Brunswick, GASidney L... culture Georgia poetry Books Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:18:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Writing-101-Places-named-after-Sidney-Lanier?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Writing-101-What-is-a-Poet-Laureate?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner   U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan.                     Photo by Christina Koci Hernandez-Library of Congress  Throughout history, poets have entertained royalty with their sonnet... culture Georgia poetry Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:51:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Writing-101-What-is-a-Poet-Laureate?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Writing-101-Who-is-Georgias-Poet-Laureate?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner Vagrant Grace is one of David Bottoms collections of poetry.    Image: Amazon.com David Bottoms was appointed by Gov. Roy Barnes as Georgia's Poet Laureate in 2000.One of the South's acclaimed writers, Bottoms is the recipient of many... Georgia poetry Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:12:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Writing-101-Who-is-Georgias-Poet-Laureate?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Tips-to-break-through-writers-block?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner Break down your wall of writer's block.                       Photo: Library of Congress Commons Every writer has experienced it, the dreaded writer's block. And if you haven't, just wait-... Writing tips Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:30:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Tips-to-break-through-writers-block?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Georgia-Writers-Association-Events?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner    GWA offers workshops the 2nd Saturday of each month. Fees for attendance vary, here's a list of upcoming workshops. ENABLING THE WRITER IN YOU!July 11, 2009 - Member Read! Led by Judge Jenny Sadre-Orafai - Burrus Blg. KSU Room 114... culture event Books Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:59:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Georgia-Writers-Association-Events?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Georgia-Writers-Association-offers-workshops-contests-and-more?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner Georgia Writers Association provides support for Southern writers.          Graphic-GWA You have your computer, pens, paper, and desire to write--now what? How about some moral support, encouragement and even a mentor or tw... Writing tips culture Georgia Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:48:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Georgia-Writers-Association-offers-workshops-contests-and-more?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Saturday-Evening-Post-to-launch-redesigned-magazine?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner Photo: Saturday Evening Post In an effort to offer online readers another option, the Saturday Evening Post is launching a redesigned magazine. Its July/August issue will continue to offer original art and fiction while complimented with new comment... Journalism Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:56:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Saturday-Evening-Post-to-launch-redesigned-magazine?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Gov-Sanfords-book-deal-cancelled?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner Sanford said that he "crossed lines" with a handful of women other than his mistress but never had sex with them.                          AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain   ... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:53:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Gov-Sanfords-book-deal-cancelled?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Closure-of-Vibe-Magazine-another-casualty-of-print-media?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner Vibe magazine to fold due to budget woes.   Cover Photos: Vibe MagazineA spokeswoman for Vibe Magazine announced today that the publication would be closing immediately. Vibe is just one of many print magazines that is experiencing fin... Entertaintainment Journalism Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:55:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Closure-of-Vibe-Magazine-another-casualty-of-print-media?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Tools-for-Digital-Storytelling?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner   Digital stories are comprised of several layers and it takes a bit of technological savvy to complete your project. But don't be discouraged, the process may be intimidating but it is not impossible. Here are the tools you will need to be suc... Writing tips Digital Storytelling Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:39:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Tools-for-Digital-Storytelling?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Five-tips-for-writing-a-good-narrative-for-Digital-Storytelling?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner Possess tension - the key to any good story is tension. Tension doesn't have to be something negative...think of it like the goal of the story. There has to be a reason for telling the story or it's going to be boring. Think of it as an obstacle the ... Writing tips Digital Storytelling Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:22:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13729-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Five-tips-for-writing-a-good-narrative-for-Digital-Storytelling?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Writing-Examiner