Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Wed, Dec 16 2009
Writing with Julie and Julia
I've been talking lately about how observing everyday events can lead to better writing. Julie Isaac tells us on her Writing Spirit Blog how she learned more about writing by watching Julie Child in her version of Julie and Julia.
I recall watching Ms. Child cook on TV one particular time when I lost myself in laughter. She picked up a bottle of red wine and, as nearly as I can recall, instructed us to add "exactly one-quarter cup" as she cheerfully glugged half the bottle's contents into the pot, with no apologizes. That's another good writing lesson from Julia. Know the rules and then learn which ones you can break and still be magnificent.
posted at: 12:29 | category: /Writing Life | link to this entry
I've been talking lately about how observing everyday events can lead to better writing. Julie Isaac tells us on her Writing Spirit Blog how she learned more about writing by watching Julie Child in her version of Julie and Julia.
I recall watching Ms. Child cook on TV one particular time when I lost myself in laughter. She picked up a bottle of red wine and, as nearly as I can recall, instructed us to add "exactly one-quarter cup" as she cheerfully glugged half the bottle's contents into the pot, with no apologizes. That's another good writing lesson from Julia. Know the rules and then learn which ones you can break and still be magnificent.
posted at: 12:29 | category: /Writing Life | link to this entry
