I’ve often wondered what it was that kept people moving toward their dreams when obstacles fell in their way. Sometimes, these rocks are just too massive and downright overwhelming, sucking up every bit of energy from one’s soul. It’s enough to make one want to give up and decide it obviously wasn’t meant to be. …
Details are really important to me. I’ve interrupted writing sprees to research the little things so I can construct realistic scenes of places I’ve never been, traditions I’ve never practiced, clothing and accessories I’ve never worn. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All…
I was inspired by Beth Kephart’s beautiful writing area to post my creative working space. There’s also a photo of Patty Palmer‘s office, one of my critique buddies. I know I’ve seen more photos of other writing spaces out there, such as P.J. Hoover‘s (another critique buddy, who by the way has a great interview up on…
Visualize your goal. Keep it front and center. Tell some trusted friends and family about your dream. Print your goal on beautiful paper, frame it and hang it somewhere you will see it everyday. Write a letter about your dreams and mail it to yourself. Put it on your screensaver on your computer. Do everything…
Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live. – Dorothy Thompson You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do. – Eleanor Roosevelt Be not afraid of life. Believe…
One-and-a-half weeks left before winter break and the kids will be home, home, home for the holidays. There will be little time for writing or plotting or shopping or wrapping, so I’ve got to keep focused for the next nine days. I have to admit, I’ve been distracted with life stuff these past few…
Uh-oh. Guess what I committed to and kind of forgot because of the WBBT? Writing 5,000 words. Today. Gulp. Thankfully, I’ve been writing this afternoon. I’m at a little over 1,400 words. It’s 3:25pm. Wish me luck. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney –…
I’ll admit it. I find Albert Einstein fascinating. This controversial genius’s opinion was sought out for everything–science, religion, politics, love. I won’t pretend to understand all his scientific discoveries, but his wisdom, when taken from quotes, is quite something when you apply it to writing. Need help with setting up or resolving conflict? Love? Working…
1. Great news for one of my critique pals…Chris signed her first publishing contract!!! Wahoo! Our critique group has had the privilege of reading the evolution of Chris’s manuscript–in the near future, you’ll be able to read her book! I am so proud of Chris’s dedication and persistence to seeing her dream through. Go on…
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