Author Archives: elizsmythe

Tips When Cruising Through Writer’s Block

Posted on May 12, 2011 by elizsmythe

I often think of writing stories as a wide, slow-moving river.  At first, the water is smooth and still.  It’s a beautiful, warm day.  Prospects seem high.  But every word makes a wave.  The further you travel in your story, … Continue reading →

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A Second Look at Your Favorite Book

Posted on April 29, 2011 by elizsmythe

Someone told me the other day that he has never reread a book. The idea jarred me. I serially reread my most favorite novels and find enjoyment in each experience. I love reading and experiencing new stories and discovering new authors. … Continue reading →

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Poetry Slam: The New Rock Show?

Posted on April 14, 2011 by elizsmythe

Poetry… The word doesn’t usually inspire visions of crowded bars, microphones and especially cheering, but that’s exactly what a few WepWoppers found last Tuesday night at the Austin Art Authority.  As you can see, we’ve been busy visiting the local … Continue reading →

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Scrib Hard With A Vengeance!

Posted on April 4, 2011 by elizsmythe

Recently, we wordistas at We Put Words on Paper realized something wildly obvious: we’ve never posted our original work on this blog dedicated to writing! *GASP* So what better way to introduce the majority of our members than posting work … Continue reading →

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Imagination or Experience? The Dilemma of Writing What You Know

Posted on March 21, 2011 by elizsmythe

Write What You Know… Is there any phrase uttered more in creative writing circles? A seemingly easy phrase to understand, why is it that when we sit down to “write what we know” nothing happens? All of our experiences are … Continue reading →

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SXSCongress Literary Extravaganza

Posted on March 17, 2011 by elizsmythe

An amazing, miraculous festival happened this week. You might even have heard of it: SXSCongress Literary Extravaganza, hosted by our very own writing group, We Put Words on Paper. I realize you’re all thinking: A Literary Extravaganza while the biggest music festival in … Continue reading →

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The Art of Letting it Breathe

Posted on February 11, 2011 by elizsmythe

We’ve all done it… You write a poem or paint a picture and you’re so proud of it that you hide it away so that no one can “judge” it. It’s an understandable fear. Creating is about putting yourself out … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Pen and Paper

Posted on January 25, 2011 by elizsmythe

This past month I have experienced what we all fear: a broken computer. The effects of which equal waiting for the roommates to be done with their’s so I may quickly check my email, having no idea what’s happening in … Continue reading →

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