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WHERE WE HAVE TO GO: A 13 Year Old’s perspective by Ashley Diana Wren
This is my second monologue that I have ever written in the Saturday Writing Group. This was a really interesting and painful exercise for me to write. But I did it and thats what matters. I do hope you enjoy
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UNICORN TATTOOS by ASHLEY DIANA WREN
For my readers, this was my first exercise from Saturday doing Plot. This is a first for me. I have never written something like this. And yes. I am impressed with myself. I hope you enjoy
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Meet Erin!
Hi, everyone! My name is Erin, and I am a second year mature student at Western University, pursuing an Honors Specialization in English Language & Literature with a Creative Writing minor. This semester, I am taking a community engaged learning … Continue reading
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UNTITLED by Ashley Diana Wren
I am an avid book and film collector. And today, I come with no agenda. I am just looking around the flea market like an alien visitor From another planet. I just entered Pacific Mall in Markham. I can see … Continue reading
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Tagged celebration, characters, community, creative writing, flea market, healing, library, wellness, writer, writing, writing exercise, writing group
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PLANET PONTIX by Ashley Diana Wren
PIECE NO 1. – OCTOBER 30th/ 2017 To my readers, this was the second exercise we did at writing class on Saturday. I know when I wrote this I had my main character Emmeline in my head. Also Emmeline is … Continue reading
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GIBBONS PARK PAGAN FESTIVAL by Ashley Diana Wren
PIECE NO 2. – OCTOBER 30th/ 2017 This is my first piece from my writing class this week. Hope you enjoy
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LEVIATHAN by Ashley Diana Wren
I am Leviathan, the Giant Sea Serpent in the Ocean of Tethys. I have been living in these waters for eons, and yet no one has ever caught a site of me. Us, sea serpents, Have our elongated necks and … Continue reading
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RECOVERY by Ashley Diana Wren
PIECE NO 4. – September 23rd/2017 I attended the group for the first time on September 23rd/2017. I found it very beneficial for both my healing journey and my journey as an aspiring author. I am submitting this first piece … Continue reading
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The Mouse Trap by Victor Doxtator
Wendell sat on a log and blew an elongated cloud of cigarette smoke into the air. It disintegrated immediately, like a bomb blowing up. While Bert and Sammy chatted like squirrels, Wendell took inventory of what he accomplished today. Yes, … Continue reading
The Three Mouseketeers by Victor Doxtator
Wendell raised the back of his jacket collar to shield his neck from the icy wind and snow. Two more blocks and he would reach the secret path that would lead to his hideout. Would Bert and Sammy be there? … Continue reading
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Tagged affordable housing, awareness, celebration, community, creative writing, family, homelessness, memories, poverty, streets, writer, writing
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