I spotted it as I got ready for work this morning, a bright green silicone bracelet with the word stabilizer embossed in white. It could be mistaken for a rubber rand. It’s about the same size. But today I realized it is so much more than a rubber band or even a bracelet. As simple […]
I Wish I Could Get It Right the First Time
I Wish I Could Get It Right the First Time Not only do writers write, they also rewrite and rewrite. It doesn’t matter if it’s a story, a novel, or a personal letter, I find myself changing words, or sentence structure, or writing something different from my original. Maybe you do too. During high school […]
The Value of Self-Editing
Editing is a necessary, often grueling task that requires time and skill. Yet, is there such a thing as over-editing? How do you know when enough is enough? Here are five suggestions to make edits a little less taxing.
Do Something Dangerous
When I accepted the invitation to be a part of this blogging community I had a few thoughts in mind of what to write about but now I have completely run out of ideas. I am still learning about the writing craft so will leave insights and instruction on writing to the experts. I will […]
Ripping Out the Seams
One of the first rules of sewing my mom taught me was how to use a seam ripper. It seems backwards, doesn’t it? Learning how to undo a seam instead of put one in. But it has come in handy time and time again, especially when learning how to do a zipper. If you don’t […]
Be Like Jane
This afternoon in South Central Iowa is a cool 48 degrees complete with a gusty wind blowing constant rain against the window panes. A perfect afternoon for staying warm and dry indoors enjoying a movie from my Jane Austen library. Today’s pick is Persuasion, the BBC edition starring Sally Hawkins and Rupert Penry-Jones. I love […]
Do You Always Follow the Recipe?
Do you always follow the recipe? When I first learned to cook, I leaned what tools to use, how to read the recipes, and how to mix the ingredients to make something edible and tasty. Have you ever asked your mother or grandmother for a recipe only to have her say, “I don’t use a […]
Writing Alone Together
“Writing is a solitary occupation.” – Jessamyn West I don’t know much about Jessamyn West, but I think she has the author’s life right. I also think she’s got it completely wrong. The quote goes on to speak of interruptions and the need to be completely alone in order to finish the task of writing. […]
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