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…
Category: writer life
What’s Going on in My Writing World
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a specific update on my writing projects. I’ve shared how busy things have been here for DeBow Co. (my goofy little rhyming nickname for our family), but I’m still attempting to diligently get in some writing-related work at…
Declutter Your Space, Declutter Your Mind
Last fall I shared my struggle with decluttering, both my words and our kids’ old schoolwork. I’m currently in another season of overwhelm, with the usual end-of-school-year hustle coupled with our son’s looming graduation threatening to pull me under. While juggling all the tasks required…
What it Takes to be a Good Writer
I’m feeling this meme so deeply lately. In addition to trying to keep up with all my writing goals and balancing my writing life with our everyday home life, we’re hurtling toward our son’s graduation in just under six weeks. My to-do list leading toward Big…
Five Practices that Changed My Writing Life
I’ve loved writing for as long as I can remember. But dreaming of becoming a writer and actually writing are two different things. It’s easy to romanticize being a writer, fantasizing about sitting somewhere cozy and warm where words and stories pour forth. No interruptions,…