Category Archives: Poetry

Memoir Writing: What to Leave Out

Posted on February 9, 2012 by janellmoon

You do not have to tell the whole story. You can tell a truer story by leaving some stuff out. We don’t leave out important events or feelings. We just eliminate side events and feelings. Things that happen that are … Continue reading →

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Blind Spots/Creative Work

Posted on January 24, 2012 by janellmoon

Blog 4 I’ve been thinking of what I have to change in myself.  I am a long-term counselor working with many clients over the years but  I still have my blind spots and know it. I am glad to have … Continue reading →

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Communicating With Your Inner Child

Posted on January 22, 2012 by janellmoon

Part of the process of healing beyond thinking but involving your emotions and body is to begin to have a “sense”, a “feeling”, even a picture of your inner child. (Use photographs if you can to remember how s/he felt.) … Continue reading →

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Writing Your Experiences in Poetry- Beyond the Substance/The Craft

Posted on January 19, 2012 by janellmoon

When I edit poetry for publication, I read to see that these elements are strong. 1. Fresh Language–no common phrases/language used as jargon 2. Show, don’t tell –Don’t teach, preach or explain but show us through imagery. “A picture worth … Continue reading →

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Deciding If to Edit Memoir

Posted on January 15, 2012 by janellmoon

A memoir just came across my desk that has an interesting discussion of gender. The s/he or girl as boy et al. I found it interesting. Really wonderful poetic language. S/he, an author with a book for a prize I … Continue reading →

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Ishmeal Reed

Posted on January 13, 2012 by janellmoon

Quite a treat to hear Ishmeal Reed read his poetry at Radar Readings in San Francisco and a section from his latest novel. He is quite a political man and hold his eighty-some years with dignity. He is learning to … Continue reading →

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