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Flipping through your library books for research, you find one of the books you incorrectly checked out. It’s a handwritten journal authored by someone you know. Who wrote it and what does it say?

Flipping through your library books for research, you find one of the books you incorrectly checked out. It’s a handwritten journal authored by someone you know. Who wrote it and what does it say?

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

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Mark Kurlansky: On Coincidences Driving Memoir

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In-Between: Writer's Digest 2nd Annual Personal Essay Awards Winner

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Things To Consider When Writing About Ghosts and the Supernatural in Fiction

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By J. Fremont21 hours ago
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6 Effective Steps To Promote Your Forthcoming Book on Social Media and Feel Good About It

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By Aileen WeintraubMay 18, 2022
Poetry Prompt
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In the fifth episode of the Writer's Digest Presents podcast, we talk about world-building in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, including interviews with authors Whitney Hill (fiction) and Jeannine Hall Gailey (poetry).

By The Editors of Writer's DigestMay 17, 2022
Heirloom
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Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today's prompt, someone's shown up demanding your narrator's family heirloom.

By Moriah RichardMay 17, 2022
May Cobb: On Stolen Moments
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May Cobb: On Stolen Moments

Author May Cobb discusses offering readers a summer of mayhem with her new novel, My Summer Darlings.

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The Time Is Now: Securing First-Hand Accounts of History for Writing Projects
Historical Books

The Time Is Now: Securing First-Hand Accounts of History for Writing Projects

Writer Stephen L. Moore discusses the benefits of having first-hand accounts for historical writing and offers advice on best practices in securing interviews while there’s still time.

By Stephen L. MooreMay 16, 2022