Category Archives: Communication

To Be (Or Not To Be) A Socially-Conscious Writer

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Michelle McGill-Vargas

I’m wrapping up 2014 with a post I’d previously published on the Indiana Writers Consortium blog. Enjoy and see you all in 2015! I don’t consider myself to be a socially-conscious writer. I haven’t blogged about the recent grand jury … Continue reading →

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My Five I’s

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Michelle McGill-Vargas

As a teacher, January 1 always felt like the middle of the year, not the beginning. The first day of school marks the start of my “year”. But I won’t be breaking out any confetti come August 19. I’ll have … Continue reading →

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Writing to Writers

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Michelle McGill-Vargas

Have you ever thought about writing a writer? You know that website on the inside of book jackets? Have you ever used it to tell the author how much you liked—or disliked—their book? Maybe you have and find this question … Continue reading →

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