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A good story is like a motorcycle. All the parts move together and move forward. (7-8-99)
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Men Will Be Boys
We hope you enjoy this repost by one of our favorite men and fathers, Leonard Bishop. Happy Father’s Day! by Leonard Bishop, Author of Dare to Be a Great Writer It was a good day in both our lives. A … Continue reading
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Writing a Novel? Leonard Tells All…
By Leonard Bishop (Ed. This was part of a series Mr. Bishop wrote in 1985, “…for people who are interested in writing a novel but who have felt too inadequate to begin.” The advice rings true today! His other pieces … Continue reading
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Because I Have Something to Say! (Repost)
Because I Have Something to Say! Posted on January 13, 2013 by Catherine Hedge He dared us to write well! By Catherine Hedge Anyone who uses the phrase, “indomitable” must have met my writing mentor, the late Leonard Bishop. He grew … Continue reading
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Tagged American Novelist, best American novelists, Dare to Be A Great Writer, Humor, Leonard Bishop, mentor, middle school students, self-esteem in teenagers, self-expression, writing inspiration, writing talent, writing teacher
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“……and the truth is not always cruel”
Originally posted on Leonard Bishop:
A Beautiful Reminder of Christmas! Thank you, Leonard! by Leonard Bishop Leonard Bishop My son, Luke, asked me, “Dad, is there a Santa Claus?” I sat fixed in a painful decision. Five-year-old children must…
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Tagged a father's love, American Novelist, American writers, best American novelists, Christmas, Christmas story, Dare to Be A Great Writer, God's love., Leonard Bishop, love is a present, Luke Bishop, Meaning of Santa Claus, Santa Claus, The meaning of Christmas, writing inspiration
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Thankful for Words of Wisdom, Part 2
By Catherine Hedge I used to shake my head at some of Leonard Bishop’s teachings. He’d harrangue us with writing advice. His voice would bellow with authority…insistent, commanding, and frightening! Frightening because he said it with such force, I figured … Continue reading
Thankful for Words of Wisdom
(There are several writing groups around the country who began with Leonard Bishop. Each of us writers and dreamers are thankful to him every time we sit down to our desks, or curl in front of a fire to “percolate” … Continue reading
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Tagged American Novelist, best American novelists, Dare to Be A Great Writer, inventiveness, Leonard Bishop, self-expression, surviving as a writer, taking risks in writing, thankfulness, Thanksgiving, writing inspiration, writing talent, writing technique
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You Can Quote Me
by Leonard Bishop When I am in my studio, I am compassed about with four walls solidly shelved with books. Tacked onto the shelves are particular quotations by people whose insight and wisdom have touched me deeply. When I’m researching … Continue reading
Men Will Be Boys
by Leonard Bishop, Author of Dare to Be a Great Writer It was a good day in both our lives. A day separated from the world of calamity and fright–from decisions and moralities. There was only Luke and me–a nine-year-old … Continue reading
You Can’t Take Back Yesterday
by Leonard Bishop There is no comfort in carrying around long-held regrets for expectations and goals that were never fulfilled. Regrets are like all-season mosquitoes that sting you into the recall of what you once might have done. Most of … Continue reading
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Tagged developing talent, finding yourself., painting, self-expression, singing, writing
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