Confession: I’m not fully prepped for National Novel Writing Month. Not like I thought I’d be. I told myself this year will be different. This year I’m prepping. I’ve never attempted NaNo with an outline in hand before. I’ve always been a pantser, or one…
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What I’ve Been Working On
Jaunting down research rabbit trails aside, I’ve been very busy over here working on all the writerly things. What sort of writerly things? I’m so glad you asked! When I launched my website, I committed to myself to publish a blog post every week. It’s…
Four Ways Watching Television Can Help Your Writing
Over the years, I’ve heard many times that watching television kills creativity, particularly for writers. When you consider the numerous mind-numbing TV programs filled with garbage (I’m looking at you, “reality” television!), it’s easy to believe that’s true. There are three main sources of storytelling:…
Decluttering: Letting Go – of Stuff and Words
I don’t know about you, but I have a never-ending home project list. While there are fun home improvement tasks on the list like “paint powder room,” “buy new throw pillows for living room furniture,” and “select art for dining room walls,” the bulk of…
Why Community Is Important for Writers
Writing is, for the most part, a solitary endeavor. Writers spend a lot of time alone in front of the computer or page, brainstorming, researching, writing, and editing. But it does not have to be lonely. Finding a writing community not only fosters relationships with…