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Political writer Liao Yiwu

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:57:23 +0000

Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com Liao Yiwu is the most representative of contemporary Chinese writers from the lower class. He is well-known internationally and his works have been translated into other languages. However, his works have been banned in China. He was jailed for 4 years for his poem “Massacre”, which commemorates the victims perished in 1989. Liao Yiwu used to be a passionate contemporary poet. After being iwriting a book990, he began writing a book titled “Testimonials,” which is about to be published in Germany. This book describes Liao’s experiences in prison and how the state machine tortured and abused him. Since now he is forbidden to leave China, he cannot travel to Germany to promote his book. Liao told Deutsche Welle, “My mentality has changed. I used to consider this as something I can’t bear. I was furious. I thought that I suffered a lot and that I was mistreated. Now, I see all the suffering as my teacher.” Four years of imprisonment propelled Liao to get close to the people. World Chinese Weekly reported that the themes of Liao’s works are usually about marginalized groups, such as thieves, migrant workers, the homeless, prostitutes and petitioners. His completed works include “The Survivor”, “Interviews with the Lower Strata of Chinese Society”, “China Unjust Court Cases”, “China’s Petitioner Villages” and “The Last of China’s Landlords”. In the preface to “Earthquake Insane Asylum”, Yale University’s …

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Being a Good Writer: Writing tips and strategies from Lucy Calkins

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:15:59 +0000

What makes a good writer? How do you become a good writer? Lucy Calkins – author of the Units of Study for Reading and Writing series – offers words of wisdom on how to approach writing tasks to produce the best compositions possible. She discusses revising writing, reading your own writing, paying attention to detail, and other aspects of being a good writer. “Read your writing as if it were gold,” says Lucy. For more information from Lucy Calkins on being an good writer, visit: www.heinemann.com

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Coach Writer

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:26:16 +0000

www.coachwriter.com Writing your book can finally be done. It may take time, but with the right tools and Coach, it will be done. Increaswriting a books and life by writing a book that will last forever. Kevis Sullivan, an Author, Speaker, and Coach Writer will share with you some powerful tips that will help you Unleash the Story from Within.

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Vlog Wrap: Teen Writer Alli Rockstar

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:59:55 +0000

As mentioned in her intro post, Teen Writer Alli Rock Star shows great strength in voice. That’s what we’ll dive into here. Is your writing an empty warehouse? What will YOU fill it with? See the vlog at www.calebbreakey.com.

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MFA gateway seminar: “Reading as a Writer”

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:01:05 +0000

This is an excerpt from the first of a sequence of four gateway seminars in the Queens low-residency MFA program.

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Oh hi I’m an unpaid unpublished writer too.

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 03:34:55 +0000

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why writing a novel turns your head to eggo waffles you cooked before realizing there wasn’t any syrup.

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