So, I’m in that whole character building phase of the writing process right now. Intermixed with that is the development of the family tree and discovering how… Read more “Character Development and Zodiac Signs”
Category: Writing
Navigating Working From Home as a Writer During COVID-19
Nonfiction by day. Fiction by night. This is how I’ve seen myself for several years – almost as two separate people. Definitely as two separate writers who… Read more “Navigating Working From Home as a Writer During COVID-19”
New Beginnings
I’ve done it! After nearly a year’s hiatus (due to wedding, honeymoon and overall writing fatigue), I’ve started a new project! (cue the Hallelujah chorus!) For a… Read more “New Beginnings”
Hometown Authors & Tales
Well, we’ve been practicing safe social distancing in our home now for over a week. I hope everyone out there is safe and healthy. While things have… Read more “Hometown Authors & Tales”
Literature and Social Commentary
As we all know, writers like to use their craft to make social commentary. What safer way is there to remark on a social, religious or political issue than to drag fictional people through the coals of said issue? It’s like holding up a mirror, but not quite as direct.
Poetry Writing Challenge – Week 4
Well, my little poetry writing challenge month has come to an end. It was a really fast month! I had some wins and I had some days… Read more “Poetry Writing Challenge – Week 4”
Poetry Challenge Recap – Week 3
Have you ever noticed that when something isn’t going well in some part of your life that it affects your writing? Or maybe even decimate it? Why… Read more “Poetry Challenge Recap – Week 3”
Poetry Challenge Recap – Week 1
As you may remember, I decided to make February a poetry writing month to get myself writing more consistently and thinking on a deeper level once again.… Read more “Poetry Challenge Recap – Week 1”
My February Poetry Writing Challenge
National Poetry Month isn’t until April and NaNoWriMo is in November. But, I’ve been searching for some small, yet still rich, writing I can do to get… Read more “My February Poetry Writing Challenge”
Words and Pictures
We all know the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words.” But, is it really? I’ve always struggled with the idea of a picture substituting for… Read more “Words and Pictures”