Writing can be an isolating experience a good portion of the time. But, it doesn’t have to be all of the time. One of the things I’ve learned in my journey to become a full time author is how wonderful the writing community can be. …
Read MoreFavorite Writing Tools
Hello everyone! Thought I’d talk today about some of my must-have items when I write. We all have our different methods and things we love to use. This is what I use. Forest App- I have to set this on my phone to keep me …
Read MoreCurrent Podcast I Love
I am subscribed to many podcasts. Sometimes, the only way I can listen is to binge a ton of episodes until I’m caught up. This may mean listening to years worth every time I’m in the car. It was one of the things that made …
Read MoreI Attended a Free Writing Class
Last night, I attended a class on free writing. Basically, clearing your mind and trying to write without thinking and seeing what comes of it. I try to do this in my journaling, not to use it for anything but to clear my head of …
Read MoreMonday Motivation- Write it!
“If you don’t see the book you want on the shelf, write it.” ~Beverly Cleary This was how I came up with the ideas for “Witches of Coolersville.” I’d browse the bookstore shelves or the library in the fantasy sections, and nothing caught my interest. …
Read MoreW.O.C. Wednesday- Tell Drafts?
Hey everyone, I know it’s been a hot minute since I did one of these Wednesday updates but here I am! I wanted to talk about a new planning process I’m trying. Some who have been following me for a while know I’m in between …
Read MoreMonday Motivation- Untold Story
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ~Maya Angelou I struggled with this for a long time, especially when I was working retail. I wanted to write. I was constantly thinking about the stories I wanted to tell. But, I …
Read MoreMonday Motivation- Make A Million Think
“A drop of ink may make a million think.” ~Lord Byron I love this quote. I think I say that about most of the ones I talk about here. But, if I didn’t, I wouldn’t bother sharing them, right? Since the earliest days, literature has …
Read MoreW.O.C. Wednesday- Quarterly Goals
Happy April! Camp NaNoWriMo is in full swing for a number of us. As of yesterday, my count was 3732. I have a prologue, full first chapter, and part of a second. And, on this windy and cold morning, I plan on staying home and …
Read MoreMonday Motivation- Crap Makes Fertilizer
“Don’t be afraid to write crap because crap makes great fertilizer.” Jessica Brody Some of us have jumped, head first, into the insanity of Camp NaNoWriMo for April. And, the point of NaNoWriMo is “Quantity over Quality.” Get the words down, no matter how bad …
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