A week that starts with a holiday always has me confused about what day it is. I’m convinced it’s Thursday but the date on my laptop tells me I’m wrong. Hopefully next week I’ll be less confused. Thank you to David and Heather, this week’s guest bloggers. I hope, like me, you enjoyed reading…
Tag: writing
Why I Teach, Coach and Mentor
A few months ago a friend asked me why I decided to teach writing workshops and launch a coaching and mentoring service when it obviously cuts into my own writing time. I didn’t have to think about my response, in the same way, I didn’t think about whether or not I should teach. Just…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-
This week’s prompt is a photo one and here it is- Where is the little girl? Is she lost? Has she been to a carnival and won this toy? Is she running away? Lots of directions you can take this one. Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Motivation-If A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
When I first began writing I used to see this image in my head. It was me, a published author, in a bookstore signing copies of my latest book. Sometimes when I got a rejection letter or didn’t feel like my work was good enough, I sit and dream about one day being in that…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Guest Bloggers, New Class Schedule
Hope everyone’s had a productive writing week. I have a few more hours to go before I call it a day. I have lots planned for next week including getting this month’s classes for Skillshare recorded and published. I’ll also be putting the new sign up list on the site for guest bloggers for fall. This…
Wednesday Writing Prompts- First Story Cubes Prompt
Last month I told you about the Story Cubes I purchased. I thought it would be fun to try some writing prompts based on them. Here’s what the roll of the cubes produced this time around. Lots of ideas and you don’t have to include everything you see. A couple of times I’ve picked two…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Almost Done With Another New Project
Another week coming to an end and I’m almost done with a new project too. It’s a journal and planner I’ve been putting together for all writers but especially ones who are taking part in the NaNoWriMo challenge (or just want to write a novel in 30 days). It’s been in the works for sometime…
Aim To Be Awful…it’s the key to great writing
Family and friends have always known that I’ve harbored a secret desire to paint. It’s been on my to do list and last year I dived straight in. Well, I say dived straight in but that isn’t really true. I looked at the watercolor paper, had the paints set out at the side of…
Monday Motivation-Why Do You Want to Write
It takes motivation to not only get started on a story but to keep on writing especially when the going gets tough. One thing that can help you achieve a goal is to understand what it is that drives you on and keeps you going. This week, write down three reasons why you want to…
Me, Myself, and I-Writing in the First Person
Raise your hand if you write (or want to write) stories in the first person? It’s hard for me to guess the exact percentage of you who are holding your hand high in the air. I have lots of students who tell me they’d love to give it a try but feel it’s too difficult….