These past couple of months have been upside down for me in terms of my writing. It’s been quite like dancing…you know the drill…glide one step forward, leap two steps back. Frankly, it’s exhausting, but I keep writing through the challenges because I love writing and my manuscript. This weather, however, is enough to drive…
Want one? Even better, how about a team of four Plot Ninjas, headed up by the PLOT NINJA, and accompanied by CONFLICT, GOALS, THEME and the ever important TWIST? (turn the PLOT NINJA around and lo! The TWIST!) Let these ninjas guard your computer and act as a silent reminder of what you need to…
Guys, guys! This TEDtalk by Charity Tillemann-Dick, is incredible. Talk about inspiration, resilience, and passion. She’s rather emotional throughout her talk, but once you watch it, you’ll understand. Feel down in the dumps about your work? This is a MUCH WATCH, a catharsis if you will, to get you moving towards AND reaching your dream….
It’s been a long time since I had a good writing day. It makes me sad. And a little bit anxious. This isn’t a healthy state for any writer. So, today is the day I shake things up. Thank you, Shaun Meeks, for stirring the pot. I’m writing 5,000 words today. It will probably take…
“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” -Epictetus I love this quote. Isn’t it the perfect mantra to remember when working on all those New Year’s Resolutions? Okay. Maybe you’re not a fan of New Year’s Resolutions. What if we keep the peace and call them…
My Dad called because he was concerned about my lack of blog posts. Apparently, he was worried I’d lost a little of my writing mojo. *sigh* So true. What with getting things ready for Christmas, end-of -year school projects, writing not writing, and reflecting back on goals accomplished in 2010…well, it’s enough to… *ahem* So…
In case you missed it, I’m guest blogging over at the incredible Shrinking Violet Promotions blog. Ack! I’d love it if you stopped by and checked out the thoughtful discussion: SVP Online Persona Workshop Week Nine: More On How To Find Your Peeps. See you there!
Today’s editing wisdom of the day… Write with your heart and soul; edit with the stealth of a ninja. Amazing the things I come up with, when I should be slicing the fat from PB. Why is it so hard? It’s just words, right? Aargh! What are your writing challenges?
[tweetmeme] “Our language defines our thinking…” Meet Aimee Mullins: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTwXeZ4GkzI] Choose your words wisely and you will unleash the power of imagination. Now go follow your dream. You CAN do it.
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