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As a writer, I find it extremely important to focus on my goals. There are many things I would like to do, and many that I need to do, both writing-related and non-writing-related. I can’t keep it all in my head. For today, I just need to blog two things: 1. Lists and timers. If I [...] I love gateways and thresholds. Passages from one place to another, especially if they are mysterious, beautiful, or special. Every week I drive down one of the fanciest streets in my town, and every week I feel a pang at the beauty of one particular iron garden gate. It’s a weathered green, and right in [...] It is a beautiful, beautiful feeling to read what you’ve written, worked on, changed, changed some more, stepped away from, and finally returned to after a break – and find that it’s good. Better than expected, even. It’s more than just a good feeling; it’s a major relief. I completed the first draft of my [...] I’ve planted a little garden in my side yard, in the perfect spot for success. My little vegetable plants – green beans, squash, cucumber – are between my kitchen door and the gate, so I’ll see them any time I open my door. So far, this has been enough to remind me to keep them [...] On Saturday, I went to a Writers Workshop hosted by my local guild, and it was fabulous. The main speaker was Denise Vitola: author, speaker, teacher, creator of worlds. The morning session was about writing flash fiction, which was great since I’ve been writing flash fiction but flying completely blind. Who knew there were rules [...] I just started reading The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure For Writers by Christopher Vogler, and it’s another one of those books where I have to stop myself from taking notes to fill up an entire Moleskine. I definitely recommend it! The Writer’s Journey so far has had a lot of practical stuff I want to [...] I have discovered the writing inspiration book that I can identify with, finally! Ray Bradbury’s Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You. Not a how-to book. It’s a collection of essays about writing, and it’s completely fabulous. This is a huge relief to me, because I seem to have started [...] Nonfiction: Great news! My first ever official article is up on halogentv.com: http://www.halogentv.com/empty-bowls-to-end-hunger/ Now I can say that I’ve been paid for my writing. The awesome part is that it makes me more legitimate. (As a writer, people! My parents are married.) The not so awesome part, as I mentioned before, is that writing an article [...] It’s amazing how many times I will have read my manuscript before it’s finished. Yikes. Here’s where I am in the revision process: 1. Make an outline – check Now that I’m at step 4, things are kind of fuzzy. I felt great [...] I’m in the middle of some pretty good changes right now. Some things that I’m implementing, some things that are just happening. Edward will be five years old tomorrow. My second child, the one I thought I’d never have, and then thought I would lose – five years old! His pre-K class went to see [...] |
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