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
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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…
The Killing Words
To overcome writer's block, I've embraced a new motto: When the words won't come, kill someone. I don't kill real people, or main characters (usually), but a timely death can really jump start a faltering story line. I won't say who I kill, attempt to kill, or who I might consider killing in the future. … Continue reading The Killing Words
10,000 Word Weekend…Remix
It’s another 10,000 word weekend!!!Scratch that. We’ll make it 12,000. What better way to ring in the New Year than with a great burst of productivity? And what better way to catapult my current work in progress past the halfway mark?While New Year’s partiers are consuming vast amounts of alcohol, I plan to fortify myself … Continue reading 10,000 Word Weekend…Remix
A Lack of Words
These past few weeks, I've suffered from a lack of words. Not of the verbal variety, but of the written. My family members and co-workers can attest to the fact that my verbal skills are still very much alive. Sadly, all those lovely (or not so lovely) words which so effortlessly spew from my mouth … Continue reading A Lack of Words
Tricia Drammeh 