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Make a Chapbook or Booklet – DIY Video

Getting Started with Chapbooks and Brochures Give your students recognition for their excellent creative writing by publishing a short story anthology, or connect school and home with a booklet of favorite family recipes, or a homework guide for parents. From poetry chapbooks to collections of cartoons, publishing little books helps generate excitement for literacy. When you arrange a book launch […]

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Ark of the Convenient: A new novel inspired by Douglas Adams, Red Dwarf and Doctor Who

Progress Update 7/27/2012 34180 / 80000 (42.73%) I reached page 90 today. It’s take stock time and, although I can see myself making progress, I am simultaneously discouraged. My writing will never be brilliantly scientific and philosophical in the way that Douglas Adams’ novels are. Instead of getting blocked, I spent a few hours on

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Nice Bloggers

I got nominated for a Nice Matters Award by Booklogged at A Reader’s Journal. What do I know about Booklogged? She is a teacher too who likes reading, scrapbooking, cooking and travelling. Her favorite books are: Poisonwood BibleJane EyreThe Book ThiefThe History of LoveGirl in Hyacinth BlueKite RunnerGoose GirlMy Sister’s KeeperSwallows of KabulElla Minnow PeaOdd

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Test the Nation: Watch Your Language!

This is a CBC show which allows you to test your knowledge from the comfort of your chesterfield. The studio contestants included: The Celebrities, The Romance Writers, The English Teachers, The Sorority and Fraternity Students, The language gamers, The Comedians and the Ad Writers. The winner overall was a seventeen-year-old who is already publishing crosswords

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