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CONFLICT WRITING: WHEN DOES IT HIT HOME

May 30, 2020 by

Conflict writing happens in every story, every movie, every book. Without conflict, there is no tension, and no reason to turn the page. Weak writing is a list, an inventory of boxes to check, instead of personal involvement. What’s the difference?

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SELF DEFENSE, OR SELF DESTRUCTION

June 6, 2014 by

Is there a baby boomer alive who hasn’t tried teaching their kids to fight? When they’re 24? Most of the time it happens when they’re in their teens. You called it self-defense. My son was a high school wrestler. I knew he was scrappy, but could he punch? We hung the new heavy bag on […]

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