You're a writer. Of course you are. What else could you possibly be? When it comes down to it, isn't that the part of your life that matters the most? But adopting the wrong identity is incredibly dangerous. And, despite how innocent it might seem, branding yourself first and foremost as a writer might be … Continue reading Not Just a Writer: Why writers must find self-worth in something other than achievements
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How to Give Your First Draft (and Yourself) a Break
You finish your first draft. You throw a party. You know there's still a long way to go, but you're proud of what you've achieved. And so, to keep the momentum going... You rest. How tempting is it to just jump right into the editing stage? As much as I'm a proponent of taking breaks, … Continue reading How to Give Your First Draft (and Yourself) a Break
Embark on a New Adventure
I had the perfect idea for a coffee drink. I love Starbucks' cold brew drinks, and I love Starbucks holiday drinks, but the Irish cream cold brew? Blegh! They could do so much better. There may already be a famous peppermint mocha drink, but a peppermint mocha cold brew would be much more flavourful and … Continue reading Embark on a New Adventure
Finding a Writing Community
I don't know about you, but NaNo has certainly been an adventure for me this year. I was on track for a week, then got further and further behind due to life and family and another hurricane, started to catch up slowly and, lo and behold, I got right back on track with my word … Continue reading Finding a Writing Community
Writing Is a Rollercoaster
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! I'm staring at a rollercoaster. It's tall and scary, and every minute or so, I hear a chorus of screams that quickly fades away. From where I sit, I have a … Continue reading Writing Is a Rollercoaster
One Week into Writing a Novel…
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! Hanging in there, writers? Whether you're doing NaNo or not, it's a good idea to take a breather every now and then to assess how you're doing. How are you progressing … Continue reading One Week into Writing a Novel…
Are You Ready for NaNoWriMo?
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! A joyous Monday to you all on this, one of the most important holidays of the year. Why, it's NaNo Prep Day, of course! So, who's ready for NaNoWriMo? Got that … Continue reading Are You Ready for NaNoWriMo?
Schedule vs. Spontaneity
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! Having a consistent schedule is the best way to reach your weekly goals, but getting out into the world and shaking things up is the best way to fuel your creativity. … Continue reading Schedule vs. Spontaneity
Writing a Book Isn’t Hard
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! At least - it's not as hard as you think. Before we jump in, I want to say thank you to everyone for bearing with me during the blog's brief hiatus. … Continue reading Writing a Book Isn’t Hard
Is It Possible to Look Forward to the Week?
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! I get it. Mondays are a drag. Sometimes Sundays are even worse because you get this sinking feeling that "fun time" is running out and the dreary work week is about … Continue reading Is It Possible to Look Forward to the Week?
The Story Canvas 