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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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Happy (belated) Holidays

Posted by Danielle Cooke on Sunday, December 23, 2012, In : Writing Excercises 
Happy Holidays!

 Sorry for missing Hanukkah, but Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Years are still on their way. May I point out that the world did not end, and the Maya never said it would. It's always fun to think something exciting might have happened, though!

The holiday season is the perfect time to share your writing as gifts and inspiration. Handmade gifts are almost always appreciated as more special than store-bought gifts, and writing and artwork are amazing forms that can inspire people.

A ...
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Back to School!

Posted by Danielle Cooke on Friday, August 31, 2012, In : Writing Excercises 

For most of you, school is back in full swing, and I'm sure that at least a few of you aren't that excited; and thats okay. However, think of it as an amazing opportunity to get feedback on your writing. If you hand a piece of writing in to your teacher asking for constructive criticism, even if it isn't an assignment, I promise that you will learn a lot from their feedback. And try writing at least two pages of creative writing a week, and handing them in to your teacher; you will learn a lo...


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Write about Your Dreams...Literally!

Posted by Danielle Cooke on Monday, May 14, 2012, In : Writing Excercises 
Here is yet another writing excercise that I find fun, interesting, and exciting to do. Do you ever wake up and suddenly remember a strange, scary, exciting, or happy dream that you had, and wished that you had a way to remember it forever? Well, maybe it's just me, but I sure have. So here are a few ways to remember it:

  • Write it down, with full details--truthfully, without adding extra things. Try to make it descriptive enough so that your reader can imagine what the dream looked like w...


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Write for a Cause

Posted by Danielle Cooke on Saturday, May 12, 2012, In : Writing Excercises 
Hi to all of you writers out there! Sorry I haven't blogged in a while! Anyway, here is yet another idea of something to write about, that I have found quite helpful and worthy. Write about a cause--hunger, poverty, endangered animals, etc.; anthing you wish. The great thing about this kind of writing is that it can help make the world a better place.

I recently wrote an essay about my passion of fighting hunger through the WFP. I wrote to educate people about these causes and how they can hel...
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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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