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Developing Characters: The Lesson of Fruitvale Station

Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
Post published:August 31, 2013
Post category:Blog Writing
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I use the movie Fruitvale Station as an example of how writers can go beyond stereotype to create sympathetic, multidimensional characters.

Kiara Needs Help, and Hackett Middle School Answers the Call

Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
Post published:July 10, 2013
Post category:Blog Writing
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I had my first school visit for Rogue today, at a week-long summer program for college-bound students at Hackett Middle School in Albany. The 36 students have been reading the…