Dispatches from the Honing House

Dispatches from the Honing House

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Welcome to Honing House
A place for writers to discover their stories and how to tell them better.
Jan 14, 2022 • 
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New workshop on writing great beginnings
How to hook your readers from the start
Oct 8 • 
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July Honing House Announcements: 2025
Events, free writing accountability group, and submitting your writing workshop
Jul 15 • 
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A very Sardinian residency
The hermit has returned
Jun 10 • 
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Join me for an online reading
When was the last time you saw my glorious mug on-screen?
Nov 27, 2024 • 
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Honing House is going on hiatus
A big decision made
Nov 9, 2024 • 
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Revision as an act of listening
Turning down the world. Hitting the power button. Finding the inner voice.
Aug 16, 2024 • 
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Writing habits of famous writers
Who cares? That is, unless what works for them keeps you accountable and makes writing a priority.
Jun 20, 2024 • 
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Dispatches from the Honing House
Dispatches from the Honing House
Honing House is a place for writers to discover their stories, and how to tell them better.
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