Living a Yahtzee life
They say if you want to make money in the writing business you find a niche and go to that place again and again. In other words, if the...
bobwelch23
Feb 12, 20143 min read
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Why I don’t believe in writer’s block
It’s one of the most oft-asked questions I get as a writer and teacher: “What can I do about writer’s block?” “Write,” I say. (I was...
bobwelch23
Jan 30, 20133 min read
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Earning my Wonderful Life wings
Pacific Continental Bank in my home town of Eugene has an interesting requirement for all new employees going through their orientation:...
bobwelch23
Sep 1, 20122 min read
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New book came easier than ‘Nightingale’
Ah, but some books come more easily. Last spring, in my post-Beachside Writers recovery week in Yachats, I read Laura Hillenbrand’s...
bobwelch23
Mar 20, 20122 min read
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Why we write
AS I PREPARE for the Feb. 25-27 Beachside Writers Workshop in Yachats, the question comes up as it certainly will that weekend. Why...
bobwelch23
Jan 31, 20113 min read
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On National Columnists Day, a tip of the hat to Ernie Pyle
Today, April 18, is National Columnists Day. Like I needed to remind you! I can just imagine the wild celebrations going on from the...
bobwelch23
Apr 19, 20103 min read
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Sweat words: The top 10 sports books
Since words are the raw material I use in writing and speaking, a lot of my posts are going to deal with writing, speaking, books,...
bobwelch23
Apr 13, 20107 min read
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Beachside Writers
We still have three spots available for the Feb. 19-21, 2010 Beachside Writers Workshop in Yachats. It’s designed for beginning and...
bobwelch23
Jan 26, 20101 min read
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