Category Archives: How-To

How To Simplify Your Life: Anne Riley’s Guide To Mothering, Working, And Writing

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Anne Riley

There is a certain question I’m asked consistently. So consistently, in fact, that it’s one of the first questions I answered on my FAQ page. Everyone from my friends to my students to my agent to complete strangers have asked … Continue reading →

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How To Blow Lent On The First Day

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Anne Riley

1. The first step to blowing Lent is to make a vow (resolution? promise? goal-oriented statement?) about what you plan to give up for Lent. This was mine: OH, POOR MISGUIDED SOUL. And of course I sent it to MY … Continue reading →

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How To Have A Popular Blog

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Anne Riley

A few days ago I got an email from a former student of mine. She told me she’s about to graduate from college (to which I responded WHAT NO THAT CANNOT BE RIGHT I AM NOT THAT OLD, except that … Continue reading →

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