This is Part 2 of my gift-giving guide for the Holiday season of 2022. Last week, I shared 5 Gift Ideas for a Reader–be sure to check that out! Now, I want to give attention to the writers in our lives. These can be people who are somewhat difficult to buy for because writing requiresContinue reading “5 Gift Ideas for a Writer”
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TABM Updates
It’s been a while since I updated on all that’s going on with The Ameri Brit Mom. I wanted to take a minute and showcase this business that I have been working so hard to cultivate. The Ameri Brit Mom Writing and Editing Services is my passion project and something that brings me joy andContinue reading “TABM Updates”
Forget: Five Minute Friday
This is the first Friday of the new school year. I am up early and adjusting to my morning schedule. Of course, it wouldn’t be a true Friday without joining my writing pals from Five Minute Friday. This week our prompt is Forget. As a new school year begins, let us forget The past threeContinue reading “Forget: Five Minute Friday”
Support My Female-Owned Business
The Ameri Brit Mom Writing and Editing Services launched in January 2022 and I have already built a great client list. As I continue to grow my business, I would appreciate any type of support that you are able to offer. Since the business launch I have worked with clients on manuscript edits, doctoral thesisContinue reading “Support My Female-Owned Business”
5 Podcasts I’m Loving…
Okay, Muse, I know that I am late to the game, but I have recently discovered the power of a good podcast. For years, my husband would put on a podcast while doing dishes, driving on longer trips or riding his bike, but I always thought–if I want to listen to something I want itContinue reading “5 Podcasts I’m Loving…”
Humpty Dumpty (Poe Style)
As a new technique I am going to rewrite a nursery rhyme in the voice of a legendary author. This was way more fun than I thought it could be. I’m still laughing at how easily Poe’s voice seemed to connect to a nursery rhyme. Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had aContinue reading “Humpty Dumpty (Poe Style)”
Build: Five Minute Friday
I’m getting my butt kicked by my February schedule. Can you relate? For some reason I keep double-booking myself even with my efforts to keep a bullet journal. There just isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done. That’s why it is even more important than ever to build into that schedule someContinue reading “Build: Five Minute Friday”
Supporting Archetypes
Every story has ONE protagonist. Sure, there are stories out there told from the perspective of multiple characters, but every reader connects to a single character more than the others. They root for their success above anyone else’s. That’s where the idea of a supporting character comes from. Supporting characters are those that help usContinue reading “Supporting Archetypes”
Write One Short Story a Week…
“Write a short story every week. It’s not possible to write 52 bad short stories in a row.”― Ray Bradbury Sounds easy enough. Short stories could be something as short as 500 words, so how hard can that really be? Well, I’m here to say that for me a short story a week is far fromContinue reading “Write One Short Story a Week…”
My Writing Superpower
The Underdog: You are the quintessential underdog storyteller and your superpower is creating relate-able characters who have a deep desire to change something in themselves or in the world around them. From rags-to-riches narratives to epic David-and-Goliath-style battles you craft stories with high stakes and compelling characters your readers can’t help but love. What aboutContinue reading “My Writing Superpower”
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