The 540 Writing Community is a big part of my writing life; I’ve mentioned it before. It’s a wonderful group of fellow writers, editors, agents, and other industry professionals. The group hosts daily write-ins, and each Thursday evening the 540 offers an educational presentation. Tonight,…
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Dragon Boating: My New Hobby
Poised for action, nineteen friends and I sit, awaiting the signal. We obey the shouted commands and move into position. At the air horn or whistle blast, we launch into motion, relentlessly powering a 46-foot-long vessel for an intense two minutes or less in a…
Five More Things That Changed My Writing Life for the Better
Earlier this spring, I shared five things that changed my writing life for the better. Naturally, there are way more than five things that can help a writer grow and improve. Today, I’m sharing five more practices that are helping me become more disciplined and…
Roundup: My Top 10 Writer’s Resources
Valuable resources are a writer’s best friend. Naturally, craft books rank high on the list of a writer’s go-to resources, but websites, social media accounts, podcasts, and other writerly tools are just as important. There are seemingly infinite options available, but I count several resources…
Five Ways Writing is Like Marriage
Tomorrow, my husband and I celebrate 22 years of marriage. It’s been an incredible journey so far, full of ups and downs, twists and turns. Over our marriage, we’ve had six homes, three dogs, and two kids. Most marriage experts suggest continuing to date our…