Opposite

Opposite and Opposite

March 2, 2020 By Nancy Casey

Write a sentence, any old sentence. 10 or 15 words long. Or so. Look at the individual words you have written. What are their opposites? Choose one of the words that is the opposite of some word in the sentence you wrote. Use that word in the second sentence, however you happen to write that sentence. Your third sentence will include a word that is the opposite of one … [Read more...] about Opposite and Opposite

What It Isn’t

May 28, 2019 By Nancy Casey

In order to describe something, your awareness narrows to focus on what you are describing. When you describe what something is not your awareness widens to an infinity of possibilities. This exercise invites your mind to relax, open up and travel widely. It's also an opportunity to awaken your whimsey. Begin with something: an object in front of you, a memory from … [Read more...] about What It Isn’t

Not You

December 10, 2018 By Nancy Casey

Invent a character by making a list of details that describe someone who would not or could not be you. Make the list by taking note of details about yourself, twisting them into something unrecognizable, and applying that detail to your character. What are you wearing? Who do you look like? What's on your mind? What don't you remember? Use what you know about yourself to … [Read more...] about Not You

Nancy blogs weekly for the Latah Recovery Community Center, sharing writing ideas that support self-awareness and self-esteem.

Writing classes and workshops

In-person Write-For-You workshops at the Latah Recovery Center have been suspended for a bit, but you can still do the writing prompts on your own. For more information, about the Write for You program, or if you are in recovery and interested in writing coaching, contact Nancy

Let’s Talk About It

This is a program that supports reading and discussion in libraries throughout the state of Idaho. It was suspended (and sorely missed!) during the pandemic. Happily, these lively discussions will be returning to Idaho libraries in the fall.

I’ve been a scholar for this program for I-don’t-know-how-many years. I have found every book, every library, every group of people to be interesting and stimulating. Every discussion brings new ideas and surprises.

In the spring I served on the Program Committee, a group of teachers, writers, and librarians tasked with refreshing the LTAI themes and selecting new books. Too bad there’s not a billion dollar budget! We could have spent it all. There are just so many wonderful books that people could read and discuss together. I was tasked with updating the Science and Technology selections. It’s all coming soon.

Let’s talk about it! Because literature brings people together.

Opposite and Opposite

What It Isn’t

Not You

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