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Author: Jaime Dunkle

Writing Tips

Write Your First Lines Last

Don’t expect whatever you write first to open your story. Initial scribbles often start the writing process but not the actual prose. Continue reading Write Your First Lines Last

Jaime DunkleNovember 25, 2020November 25, 20203 Comments
Writing Tips

Build Your Characters with Interviews

Who says a journalism background is useless? A lot of writers, and they’re wrong. Here’s why. Continue reading Build Your Characters with Interviews

Jaime DunkleNovember 21, 2020November 25, 20204 Comments
Poetry

Aging

A little ditty about the paradox of aging. Continue reading Aging

Jaime DunkleSeptember 5, 20202 Comments
Poetry

20 Unsent Letters

A poem to be returned to sender. Continue reading 20 Unsent Letters

Jaime DunkleJune 26, 2020June 26, 20201 Comment
Stories, Writing Tips

Anxiety in Story

The writing process ought to be unveiled more openly, so I’ll be blogging the insights and tips I discover in classes, workshops, books, essays and on my own, here on my website. Please comment or send me your questions. Continue reading Anxiety in Story

Jaime DunkleMay 12, 2020June 27, 2020Leave a comment
Poetry, Stories

The Shattered Vase

This story-poem plays with personification, metaphor, and symbolism. It’s a meditation in letting go of trauma and loss. Continue reading The Shattered Vase

Jaime DunkleApril 14, 2020April 23, 2020Leave a comment
Poetry

Cherry Blossom Rebel

This poem was written during Kate Gray’s global writing prompt call on March 22, 2020. The prompt was “after the winter.” You can find info on the call via her FB page. Continue reading Cherry Blossom Rebel

Jaime DunkleMarch 22, 2020April 22, 2020Leave a comment
Stories

Pain Flowers

In memory of Phil Western, I’ve decided to self-publish a short story on the day that marks one year since his passing. Continue reading Pain Flowers

Jaime DunkleFebruary 5, 2020April 23, 2020Leave a comment
Poetry

Secrets of the Dead

A poem for Phil Western. Continue reading Secrets of the Dead

Jaime DunkleApril 20, 2019April 23, 2020Leave a comment
Poetry

Scoff

I don’t have an interest in publishing my poetry elsewhere or entering it into contests, so here is another one from the vaults. ❤ Jaime Continue reading Scoff

Jaime DunkleFebruary 13, 2018April 23, 2020Leave a comment

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Today’s #sunset #journaling destination.
Wish Instagram had smell-o-vision. Collected flower models for drawing and painting on today’s lovely spring day stroll.

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@jaimeisnotanartist

#amateurart cuz so many vids are so masterful & I’m like #icouldneverdothat so maybe I can inspire someone to #tryanyway #acrylics #painting #pdx

♬ They're Just out of Your Reach - Phil Western
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