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Welcome to the saddle club — no, really

Welcome to the saddle club — no, really

Nicole Schroeder February 5, 2016

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s barely 32 degrees on a Saturday morning in December. Frost crunches under our boots, and our breath turns the air in front of us to steam. While our classmates snuggle deeper...

WWFC: Ponder this

WWFC: Ponder this

Nicole Schroeder February 21, 2015

Over the past few months, I have written about numerous ways to avoid and escape the slimy grasp of writer's block. You can use online character generators, chat with friends, change up your writing location,...

WWFC: Collaboration is key

WWFC: Collaboration is key

Nicole Schroeder February 5, 2015

Throughout the school year, my schedule is almost constantly filled with various homework assignments and upcoming tests I need to study for. February, however, with its abundance of teacher workdays...

WWFC: Make time for your craft

WWFC: Make time for your craft

Nicole Schroeder January 22, 2015

Around this time of year, there is a certain air of excitement and anticipation in the halls of RBHS that isn't matched at any other time in the semester. Next year's course booklets lay scattered about...

WWFC: Back to basics

WWFC: Back to basics

Nicole Schroeder January 8, 2015

Christmas this year brought an abundance of writing goodies to the Schroeder household, including a few new mechanical pencils, a couple mugs, and a new desk that separated me from the pandemonium of...

WWFC: War of the words

WWFC: War of the words

Nicole Schroeder December 14, 2014

The mantra, "the pen is mightier than the sword," is supposed to mean it is better to use your words in an argument rather than act with violence. In writing, however, the pen often has difficulty explaining the...

WWFC: Turning pictures into words

WWFC: Turning pictures into words

Nicole Schroeder November 27, 2014

While breaks from school can be a much-needed relief from schoolwork and can allow me to work on writing projects to my heart's content, the extra time and the leave from routine can also be a source...

WWFC: Increasing word counts with the web

WWFC: Increasing word counts with the web

Nicole Schroeder November 16, 2014

So many distractions exist in our world today, from our phones and computer to class assignments and projects that need to be done in the near future. Of course, there are times when writing can be its...

WWFC: The benefits of four-legged friends

WWFC: The benefits of four-legged friends

Nicole Schroeder November 1, 2014

I must admit, with National Novel Writing Month coming up, I am quickly growing frazzled in my attempts to balance school and writing time, especially as the end of the semester looms closer with each...

WWFC: Autumn inspiration

WWFC: Autumn inspiration

Nicole Schroeder October 17, 2014

I love autumn. The cooler weather means I can break out my scarves and sweaters once again and makes it acceptable to finally drink apple cider at any time of day, and the bright fall colors make the outside...

Will Write For Coffee: A bit about me

Will Write For Coffee: A bit about me

Nicole Schroeder September 18, 2014

[dropcap style="simple" size="5"]F[/dropcap]or those of you who don’t know me, I feel I should start by introducing myself. I am an avid writer to some, almost a little obsessed with the craft. While...

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