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Laura Moreno’s Biography

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Laura Moreno is a literary and arts critic, journalist and educator. She also writes about spirituality and plays the guitar.

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Suzanne Vega: new album, new tour

Suzanne Vega: new album, new tour

Having matured musically since her hit single "Luka" in 1987, Suzanne Vega's new album, "An Evening of New Yo…

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Must-See Summer Films of 2022 | EDGE Media Network

Must-See Summer Films of 2022 | EDGE Media Network

Summer is the perfect time to curl up indoors away from the sweltering heat and take in some great new films.…

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'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' -- Whitney Houston Biopic's Ups & Downs

'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' -- Whitney Houston Biopic's Ups & Downs

Directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Academy Award nominee Anthony McCarten, the film "I Wanna Dance with …

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Influential LGBTQ Playwrights

Influential LGBTQ Playwrights

In the words of Broadway legend Terrence McNally, who died this year of coronavirus in New York City, "[Plays…

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Lisa Marie Presley Remembered

Lisa Marie Presley Remembered

The only child of the immortal Elvis Presley and sole heir to his fortune died on Thursday, January 12, 2023 …

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'80 for Brady''s Fabulous Football Foursome | EDGE Media Network

'80 for Brady''s Fabulous Football Foursome | EDGE Media Network

When was the last time a football film brought women, not to mention senior citizen women, en masse to the th…

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Boost Your Focus: Hacks for Your Writing Space

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By Laura Moreno
| The Attic Workshop
The first step before beginning a new writing project is often putting together a sanctuary that boosts productivity and reduces friction. Take it somewhat seriously because, as an author friend of mine likes to quip, this is your world headquarters. Everyone’s different, so do what works for you. Declutter & Basic Organization Clear your work space. Get rid of stuff you don’t need. Set up folders, calendar, and keep the books you need handy. Ergonomics Get a chair that supports your lower back.
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Writing Tips from Novelist Michael Mohr

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By Laura Moreno
| The Attic Workshop
Michael Mohr (born 1982) is an American novelist, essayist and editor currently living abroad. He is the voice behind Substack’s Sincere American Writing. Mohr has authored six books, including the literary punk YA novel The Crew, a raw coming-of-age story about the high cost of belonging, the visceral short story collection American Freaks, and his fictional memoir Two Years in New York. With years in the trenches as both a writer and developmental editor, his advice cuts through the noise. 1.
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James Joyce: The Life & Literary Legacy of a Nomadic Genius

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By Laura Moreno
| The Attic Workshop
James Joyce (1882–1941) stands as one of the most transformative figures in 21-century literary history. As an Irish novelist, short-story writer, and poet, Joyce fundamentally dismantled classical narrative conventions, pioneering techniques that redefined how written language captures human thought and reality. Through a combination of radical stylistic innovation and deep emotional intimacy, his masterworks brought modernism to its apex and permanently altered the possibilities of the novel.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, both a manual Remington and a new electric typewriter, and I sort of miss it. It was oddly less time consuming -- no endless rewrites.

Who do you wish followed you?

It's humbling to learn that celebrities read my work. My wish is that anyone who needs to hear what I have to say finds and reads my writing.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

No, I worked on the Literary Magazine.