Writer Pam Dewey

Tag: storyteller

  • Where Do You Get Your Ideas?

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    Writing starts with an idea. Simple enough. Until you’re on deadline, cursor blinking faster than you can form a sentence, heart thumping in your chest, doubts erasing all thoughts of your writing ability. What is the story about? Who are the characters? What is climax? How will it end? To begin a story, you just…

  • How to Become a Writer in Just 33 Years!

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    “First, try something, anything, else. A movie star/astronaut. A movie star/missionary. A movie star/kindergarten teacher. President of the World. Fail miserably.” -Lorrie Moore in “How To Become A Writer” The first time I read these words I was working on my English and journalism degree at the University of Iowa. Yes. That writing school. No. I…