There comes the point in life when you look back at what you’ve done, what you’ve accomplished, and what you dream of doing in the future. Life is full of little moments. Whether they are good or bad. If you laid your life out as a story, you could see all of these moments, or […]
Pass It On
Inadequacy surrounds me, whispering in my ear, “You’re not good enough.” And yet, I have several friends who come to me, asking questions and advice, and soaking up what I tell them. Why? Because I have had two books published, and they’re still in the process of finishing their first manuscript. Despite what I might […]
Reminders and Encouragement
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 […]
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