The Writer's Journal

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 On this page you will find my blog on all things writing. Have an idea of something you'd like to see here? Email me and submit your own blog post now!

Rules:

1. Your post must be (in some way) about writing, reading, or artwork - anything to do with creativity or inspiration is fine.

2. The content of your post must be appropriate for people of all ages. If you wish to recommend a book that may be for older audiences, that's fine - as long as you let me know first.

3. There aren't that many rules... so go ahead and have fun with this!

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Two Book Reviews - written by me

Posted by Danielle Cooke on Monday, April 28, 2014, In : Reading 

“I come from a place where breath, eyes, and memory are one, a place from which you carry your past like the hair on your head. Where women return to their children as butterflies or as tears in the eyes of the statues that their daughters pray to. My mother was as brave as stars at dawn. She too was from this place. My mother was like that woman who could never bleed and then could never stop bleeding, the one who gave in to her pain, to live as a butterfly. Yes, my mother was like me.“ ...
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Book Recommendations

Posted by Danielle Cooke on Sunday, September 1, 2013, In : Reading 

Do you love reading? I'd certainly hope so, since you seem to like writing enough to be here right now, and reading and writing go hand in hand. If you don't that's okay. Keep reading anyway - it's worth it.

But if you are like me and happen to love both reading and writing, I've got some recommendations for you!

This past summer, I was lucky enough to be given two spectacular books by my wonderful language arts teacher. These books, The Pocket Muse by Monica Wood and Writing Down the Bones by ...
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Spring Break - not just for relaxing...

Posted by Danielle Cooke on Monday, March 25, 2013, In : Reading 

Happy Spring Break, everybody! I know Spring Break is the perfect time to relax, but it's also the perfect time for two more things...reading and writing!

Whether it's still snowing where you are or the flowers are blooming, nature is beautiful this time of year! So get outside and try writing a haiku, poem, story, or even a list inspired by the nature you see! And in spring, love is in the air, so why not attempt a love story? I guarantee that writing a love story with genuine feelings is one...


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Reading, Journaling, and Everything in Between

Posted by Danielle Cooke on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, In : Reading 
Hi, writers!

Okay, I know that I say this a lot, but I must start by seriously apologizing for not writing in over two months. It's amazing how busy one can be with just basketball, violin, and schoolwork to take up time! I am so sorry. I hereby vow to work on my webiste more. Well, we'll see how long that lasts!

On to more important matters: I have a wonderful book recommendation. It's actually a series, the Thursday Next Series. It is excellent science fiction, as well as being tremendously f...
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About Me


Danielle Cooke I love to write, and that is why I created this website. I believe that the chance to share your writing should be given to everyone, no matter what skill level or age. I hope that you find inspiration from this site and create inspiration for others. Live, love, laugh, write...share these with others and find them within yourself.
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