Tag Archives: audience
The Internet: A Good Place to be Anonymous
by cheri block sabraw One of the most serious problems with the Internet is that it is bulging with anonymity. (You’ll remember last month’s disclosure that a popular lesbian blogger followed lovingly by many lesbians was, in fact, a man.) … Continue reading
Michael Chabon’s Secret
by cheri block Terry Gross of NPR interviewed writer Michael Chabon this past spring and in the course of the hour, Chabon made a statement that caused me pause. “The best writers make me feel as if they are writing … Continue reading
Over the river and through the woods to Beowulf’s house we go…
by cheri block Every Thursday night, I teach writing to two small classes of high school students. My bunch this session includes a smart little 8th grade guy. Poor kid. Do not start your essays with a question. That’s soooo … Continue reading
Claircognizance
by cheri block sabraw In my junior year of college, I snagged the part of a sorceress in the annual Band Frolic Follies. Dressed in black and topped with a pointy velvet hat on which glittery moons shone, I played … Continue reading
Let’s get personal.
by cheri block sabraw Good Evening. Hey. My name is Mrs. Sabraw. We are going to be working together during the next three months to improve your writing. Silence. How many of you like to write? Two hands out of … Continue reading
And to you, Class of 2009…
Today I attended my son’s graduation from business school. The speaker was a well known district attorney. She is a stylish woman, and as a way of making a fashion statement, since she had a green graduation robe covering her … Continue reading
I Enjoy Being a Girl
Considering One’s Audience is Lecture #1 in Writing 101. The same goes for Public Speaking 101. But sometimes, the Audience is overrated. Case in point: 1963 Centerville Junior High School Elections The Vice Presidential Race In my only attempt to … Continue reading
The Art of Note-Passing
When I was a 7th grader back in 1963, I remember how strict and mean some of my teachers were. There was to be NO TALKING in class; this rule meant big trouble for me, as my urge to talk … Continue reading
