Category Archives: writing process

Repeat After Me (and your first-grade self): “Yes!”

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Sandra S. McRae

Not too long ago I realized how much energy I (we, you) put into avoiding the painful or awkward or difficult in life. It’s been a long haul from the monkey bars and first grade, when we just said Yes! … Continue reading →

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Discovering Your Inner Writer: A Guide for the Young

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Sandra S. McRae

A couple weeks ago I had the privilege of talking to some 200 middle- and senior-high-school students at their annual career day fair. I know, it sounds like a scream, doesn’t it? Actually, I really enjoyed it. Some of my … Continue reading →

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Risky Business: Art on the Edge

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Sandra S. McRae

For the last few years in my marketing biz, I’ve been listening to people say “Great idea, but we can’t because _____.” The usual excuse was “the budget,” but after a while you stop falling for that. Especially when you … Continue reading →

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