Monthly Archives: November 2009
Doug Brown on writing
Denver Post feature writer Doug Brown admits it’s a tough job when you’re assigned to profile someone who is, by nature, boring. It takes more work and more interviews with other people – but it can be done. It’s easier … Continue reading
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New header photo
This one also taken in Michigan at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids – an amazing Midwestern gem. Lots of Calder and a giant horse, too. I have to promote art when I can.
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Doug Brown comes to class
If you missed class Thursday, check out some of Denver Post feature writer Doug Brown’s talk here:
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New pic
This shot was taken at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. Taken metaphorically, you want to be the kid running down the hill after having completed your profile with plenty of time to spare. You don’t want to be … Continue reading
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Deadline recap
Here’s a recap of story deadlines for the rest of the semester: Final social issues: 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 Third re-write of business, science/enviro or social issues story to boost the grade: 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 Profile draft … Continue reading
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Just Do It
Doug Brown wrote a book called Just Do It, which chronicled he and his wife’s challenge to have sex 101 days straight. The book got a lot of publicity. Here’s one clip you might check out. There’s a good video, … Continue reading
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Organizing your profile
There are some good tips here as you put together your profile. profile tips
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One more scene reconstruction
Sarah M. Lindsay walked into her new homeroom. Nervous because she didn’t know anyone. A little pissed because she knew all her friends from middle school were probably happily enjoying their first day of high school together and she wasn’t … Continue reading
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Doug Brown in class
Here are the stories I’d like you to read before class Thursday. grass fed beef A Carnivore Rethinks His Eating Habits
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Reconstruction samples
I thought I’d post a few of your recreated scenes here (I might have made minor tweaks) Maggie S. Reflections of the summer sun shimmered off the glass kitchen table, casting rays of light against Emily, her mother, father and … Continue reading
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