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Writer/Learner, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Writer/Learner Early in my writing career I adopted a philosophy that has guided and nurtured me through more than 45 years of authorship. It has been both my light and my destiny, and … Continue reading
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Own Your Words, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Own Your Words Recently, I received an email from an acquaintance. He was interested in writing a children’s book (he had never written one before) and had an idea for a “compelling story.” He wanted … Continue reading
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A Love Affair, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks A Love Affair Recently, I received some very good news: a book proposal for a new adult nonfiction book, In Search of the Old Ones: An Odyssey among Ancient Trees, was accepted by Smithsonian … Continue reading
Communicating with Our Readers, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Communicating with Our Readers This November my wife and I will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. We will be journeying back to The Williamsburg Inn in Williamsburg, VA to spend three nights in … Continue reading
The Best Advice, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks The Best Advice! The lattes were excellent, and we were enjoying a long conversation at a local coffee shop. Both writers, we were sharing some of the things learned over decades of writing experience … Continue reading
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It’s About Time, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks It’s About Time! Not long ago, on my afternoon walk, I was introduced to a friend of a friend. We chatted about the weather, how we were dealing with the pandemic, and the … Continue reading
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One or the Other, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks One or the Other In any discussions about creativity, there is one overriding myth that refuses to go away. In fact, it is so ingrained in our collective consciousness, that it is blindly … Continue reading
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He Said, She Said . . . , by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks He Said, She Said . . . A fourth grader in the rear of the auditorium raised her hand and asked, “What inspires you to write for children?” I thought for a moment … Continue reading
The Alien in Your Head, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks The Alien in Your Head Alien. It was one of the scariest creatures in the history of science fiction movies (winning the Academy Award for best visual effects). Released in 1979, this classic … Continue reading
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Writer = Oak, by Anthony D. Fredericks
A Monthly Column by Anthony D. Fredericks Writer = Oak “Money grows on the tree of persistence.” —Japanese proverb Two weeks ago, my wife and I journeyed to Pymatuning State Park in northwestern Pennsylvania to spend a week camping amidst … Continue reading
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