My reading list, by Terry Freedman
This set of tips from the Department for Education for parents to encourage reading has attracted derision and ridicule. But the DfE is right.
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Hands off! by Terry Freedman
As we haven’t adopted the EU’s Copyright Directive, what will copyright law look like in the UK? Also, how has copyright been affected by Covid-19? These and other issues will be discussed in this online conference taking place on 16 July 2020.
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Red blur, by Terry Freedman
This is a formless photo that I think is evocative. Of what? Don’t know: just evocative.
Read MoreThe new normal?
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My reading list, by Terry Freedman
Having just finished a course called Trouble in Paradise, in which we looked at books and articles about American suburbia, here’s my verdict.
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Celebration Time!, by Terry Freedman
If you’ve had a nonfiction book published for the secondary school age group during 2018 or 2019, consider submitting it for this Award.
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Notebook and Pencil, by Terry Freedman
Why is negotiating essential for the professional writer?
Read MoreMy reading list keeps expanding faster than I can keep up. Why?
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Notebook and Pencil, by Terry Freedman
A contract is essential — even between friends.
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Notebook and Pencil, by Terry Freedman
Why writers should ask for payment — even if they don’t need it.
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Notebook and Pencil, by Terry Freedman
What does it take to be a professional writer?
Read MoreCan clothing have an emotional state?
Read MoreHow can a writer’s choice of words convey a false impression of their knowledge of the topic in question?
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Road closed, Access only, by Terry Freedman
I have been experimenting with markdown. Don’t waste your time clicking on this article.
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Diverted traffic, by Terry Freedman
Is the domino effect merely one elaborate displacement activity, to put off the act of writing?
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Keeping up with DfE Updates, by Terry Freedman
What’s the point of writing policy documents which are obscure, jargon-filled verbiage?
Read More“Oh yes, I really like the way the writer portrays something or other, and how nuanced his use of blah blah blah”
When it comes to literary criticism, are words alone sufficient?
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Bullets and numbers, screenshot by Terry Freedman
Should you use bullets or numbers in a list?
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Blogger, by Terry Freedman
Have you ever wondered if blogging is for you? If you’ve thought about it, but are not sure enough to want to invest much time or money finding out, a course I’m going to be teaching could be the answer.
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Shadows, by Terry Freedman
The photo I’ve selected for today is actually of a forest floor. What kind of story or narrative does it suggest for you?
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