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Writing Is Hard: A Collection of Over 100 Essays

Writing Is Hard: A Collection of Over 100 Essays

Each essay focuses on one small aspect of writing that can be easily remembered and implemented. All are written in an informal, conversational style.

2018

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What Stephen King Says About Writing May Frighten You

I have to admit that for a long time, I wouldn’t read anything written by Stephen King. I was always afraid that his horror stories would…

Apr 13, 2022

What Stephen King Says About Writing May Frighten You

Apr 13, 2022

Do I Really Kneed a Knee Replacement? Part Three

Well, I did it.

May 9

Do I Really Kneed a Knee Replacement? Part Three

May 9

When Mom and Dad Visited Me in the Peace Corps

Roughly 50 years ago, I served two years in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica as a Sports Promoter. Our job — a dozen of us scattered…

Apr 15

When Mom and Dad Visited Me in the Peace Corps

Apr 15

Five Reasons to Watch “The Chosen” During this Easter Season

“I need a new series to watch; what do you recommend?”

Mar 29

Five Reasons to Watch “The Chosen” During this Easter Season

Mar 29

Do I Really Kneed a Knee Replacement? Part Two

About two and a half years ago, I wrote a blog about my achy knees and whether I needed to consider a knee replacement — or two. At the…

Jan 20

Do I Really Kneed a Knee Replacement? Part Two

Jan 20

Mac’s Confectionary — A Home Away from Home

“Sunday, Monday, Happy Days!

Sep 13, 2024

Mac’s Confectionary — A Home Away from Home

Sep 13, 2024

Rudy’s Corner Store

I have been spoiled by Stewart’s Shops. There, I’ve said it. Living in New York’s Capital District means I can easily drive to one of these…

Sep 6, 2024

Rudy’s Corner Store

Sep 6, 2024

The Last Supper — A Short Story

Claire arrived at the nursing home on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m., just as she had done for the previous two years. Her four-hour shift…

Aug 20, 2024

The Last Supper — A Short Story

Aug 20, 2024

What I Remember — From Twelfth Grade (1968–1969)

I’ve heard it said that a child remembers nothing from his or her first three years. I’ve also heard it said that old people like myself —…

Aug 6, 2024

What I Remember — From Twelfth Grade (1968–1969)

Aug 6, 2024

What I Remember — From Eleventh Grade (1967–1968)

I’ve heard it said that a child remembers nothing from his or her first three years. I’ve also heard it said that old people like myself —…

Aug 5, 2024

What I Remember — From Eleventh Grade (1967–1968)

Aug 5, 2024

Jim LaBate

Jim LaBate

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Jim LaBate is a retired writer and teacher who worked primarily in The Writing Center at Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in Troy, New York.

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