Write. Change.

Writing tips, classes and rockin' retweets from award-winning writer and journalist Donna Ladd. Jfp.ms, Remember: Just start.

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Mississippi leadership’s long-time claim to fame, or one of them.

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Those who complain that I critique media for problems like fake objectivity that only serves the status quo—and helps shield obvious lies—may or may not be surprised that I was part of a @columbiajourn masters program started by Dr. James Carey, who is discussed here.

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Merry Christmas, all. May we honor its namesake well in 2020.

[Tom Morello @tmorello]

Peace on Earth, goodwill toward all.

[Donna Ladd said what she said.😘 @DonnerKay]

In my writing workshops, I discuss 3 types of info-gathering for non-fiction. Which do I believe is the holy grail of reporting? (Don’t give it up if former student!)

[Write. Change. @ShutUpAndWrite]

This pic. What a power dress. It’s about time that a woman superhero carries a @Marvel movie. Super excited for this arc.

[J. Michael Straczynski @straczynski]

A first draft is just the writer telling the story to him- or herself; the later drafts are about telling the important parts of that story to someone else. https://t.co/pByqUKacIC

[Write. Change. @ShutUpAndWrite]

I advise this constantly, and I can tell when writers haven’t. https://t.co/1g8CiurEA6

[Dr. Kenna Griffin @profkrg]

Read your writing out loud. Rewrite anything that causes you to pause.

[Claire R McDougall @Kilmartin1978]

@womenonwriting @BeingAuthor @ArtOfWriting @poetswritersinc @ShutUpAndWrite SLOGAN Blog - Claire McDougall: Building Writing Muscle https://t.co/ARU5P7X72L #beginnerswriting

[Write. Change. @ShutUpAndWrite]

Hey https://t.co/45TBDeWH4a

[The Paris Review @parisreview]

“Nonfiction writers are second-class citizens, the Ellis Island of literature. And it pisses me off.” —Gay Talese https://t.co/91M0rjmkNb

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Exactly. This is vital to crafting great writing. Too many skip vital second part or try to do it during the first step. https://t.co/7APZyoFXUU

[Write. Change. @ShutUpAndWrite]

This, except don’t lie in non-fiction. https://t.co/jMy4dHAj1I

[Terry McMillan @MsTerryMcMillan]

Writing is not and should not be competitive. Do not compare yourself to anybody. Own your voice. Tell a story you'd want to read. Lie until you believe it. Jump outside your own skin and inside someone else's heart. Write without stopping. Edit later. Good luck.

[🐙 Susan Dennard (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 @stdennard]

Remember, writing is hard, but we don't have to glorify busy to prove that.

While it certainly comes with its own unique challenges, & many have to write AND work day jobs, writing isn't coal mining. It isn't the night shift on the line. It isn't being deployed far from family.

[Dr. Kenna Griffin @profkrg]

10 Writing Truths from Anne Lamott https://t.co/1y8ELH9RuV #writing

[Daniel Pink @DanielPink]

"Everyone should write. You know why? Because everyone is full of ideas they’re not aware of."

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via @morganhousel

[ANNE LAMOTT @ANNELAMOTT]

I have an essay due. Where to start? Main thing is to stop not writing. Sit at desk. Stare bitterly at screen. Write badly. Butt in chair.

[Writerly @WriterlyTweets]

In six words or fewer, write a story about a secret encounter. #amwriting #sixwordstory

[Writing Center @ BSU @bsuwrites]

Sounding out each line helps better prepare our work for an audience b/c we can often catch our own mistakes. #bsuwrites #bsu

[Terry McMillan @MsTerryMcMillan]

I have writing exercises and suggestions and fiction writing tips on my website. Good ones, if I do say so myself. Much can come out of them

[Julie Isaac, Author @WritingSpirit]

The Trump Administration Is Planning an Unprecedented Attack on Voting Rights. via @thenation https://t.co/ZDgFVSWGCa