In my online writing group this morning, we were discussing how difficult it can be to get back into writing after taking a break. Not just how difficult it is to jump back in after not writing at all, but also the challenge to dive…
Category: writer life
Setting Goals for 2023
Do you make New Years resolutions? I used to declare some resolutions each year but would usually peter out within a few weeks or months. Without specific parameters and steps, it was hard to know when I would have accomplished a resolution, and I would…
Sometimes It’s Okay to Fail
November has come and gone, and I have a(nother) confession to make. I did not “win” NaNoWriMo this year. I knew going into National Novel Writing Month this November that it would be a challenge to carve out writing time and actually meet that 50,000-word…
I’m Not Ready for NaNoWriMo but I’m Doing it Anyway
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…
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…