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
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Reblog: Being a Better Writer: Improving Your Writing Output by Unusual Things
So, if you want to improve your writing output, here’s some advice on how to do that. First, make a habit of writing daily. Establish for yourself a rhythm. A pattern. Maybe it’s writing every day of the week that’s a workday. Maybe it’s spending two hours of your Saturday writing at least a set amount … Continue reading Reblog: Being a Better Writer: Improving Your Writing Output by Unusual Things
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…
Reblog: Brenda Ueland on Writing by words and music and stories
“Everyone is talented, original, and has something important to say.” Brenda Ueland, writer (24 October 1891-1985) best known for her book “If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit” where she shares her ideas on writing and life in general. Quotes: “Creative power flourishes only when I am living in the […] … Continue reading Reblog: Brenda Ueland on Writing by words and music and stories
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
The Art of Starting Small
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! If you want to write but don't know where to start, it's best to begin by breaking things up into smaller pieces. Having a 5,000 words a day goal and the … Continue reading The Art of Starting Small
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 