There are tons of articles and blogs about the business of writing—the queries, the edits, the marketing, etc. I think I’ve even covered a few of those points in an earlier blog of my very own. Today, I read an article written by a soon-to-be-published friend who discussed that very topic. She brought up an … Continue reading The Blame Game
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On the Right Track
I'm home from work today to tend to a sick child, so I've been spending some quality time with my imaginary friends. I haven't done anything as ambitious as editing, but I've been able to get some writing done. Being at home is awesome! Don't get me wrong: sometimes amazing ideas strike while I'm on … Continue reading On the Right Track
Stuck in the Middle
It's the worst spot imaginable. The place where I always falter. I’m stuck. In the middle. I wouldn’t call this writer’s block. Maybe writer’s apprehensionis a better term. I’m at a pivotal point and I’m standing on the precipice wondering if I should jump in, or take a step back. What I do here will … Continue reading Stuck in the Middle
Technology
Over the past several days, I've spent a great deal of time grappling with technology. Specifically, I've been struggling to set up my websites. For some people, this process might have been simple, but for me, it was laborious and exhausting.So, it is with a great sense of personal satisfaction that I can say, "I'm … Continue reading Technology
I Can’t Help Falling in Love…
Before I began writing, I sometimes flinched when authors spoke about their writing, using phrases such as “my main character has a story that must be told.” It always amazed me that they could talk about their characters as if they were real people. Sure, I’ve spoken about characters in the Harry Potter books as … Continue reading I Can’t Help Falling in Love…