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It seems my fifteen-year-old daughter is hooked on American's Next Top Model. I'm not sure how I feel about this, since she used to be hooked on phonics. I mean, if I had to choose, I'd prefer she be hooked on something to do with the English language than on a bunch of anorexic women. I'm funny that way. But as long as we're on the topic of reality television, have you noticed that there are shows for singing (American Idol), dancing (Dancing With The Stars), looking good and posing (America's Next Top Model), but nothing about writing.
Here's what I propose...we should have a program called American Author. Contestants in the early stages would submit a first page, then, as they are weeded out, they present longer works. There would have to be a designated reader, otherwise it would be a competition on presentation skills, not writing. The panel of judges would consist of authors with some degree of fame, such as Steven King, Richard Peck, Toni Morrison, etc. Anyway, that's my idea. We need a writer reality show. Greg
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“Greg Trine is a truly inspirational writer and speaker. When he visited my class, he captivated my students with stories of his challenges and successes as a writer, inspiring them with lessons of perseverance and encouragement. The activities he worked on with them showed how they could embody traits of character just as noble and just as funny as Melvin Beederman's. He was very entertaining, and the evil laugh contest was a hoot!” Kristin R. Gellinck Fourth Grade Teacher, Rancho Vista Elementary School
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