It sure was nice to take a few days off this week for Christmas. During that time I was able to unplug and enjoy my time with the people I care about so deeply. I received several gifts which I’m sure I’ll be sharing in the upcoming week and many of those thoughtful gifts wereContinue reading “Writing a Present and Finding Your Voice”
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Writing Groups and Someone to Read Your Drafts
This week in my chapter updates from Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott I have decided to discuss my personal experience on the two topics of Writing Groups and Someone to Read Your Drafts. For me, these are two crucial elements for a writer. Here is a look at some of my experience in theseContinue reading “Writing Groups and Someone to Read Your Drafts”
Index Cards and Calling Around
This Saturday I’m multi-tasking. My husband is away at a coach’s training for our daughter’s first basketball season and I’m working on writing while heating up a healthy breakfast and entertaining my Christmas-anxious daughter. Saturday mornings are my favorite. I pour myself a few cups of coffee and sit at the kitchen table where theContinue reading “Index Cards and Calling Around”
Tragedy In Times Square (Part 2)
The month of November is coming to a close. Although I did not participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), I did decide to focus this month on creative writing. As a part of that goal I have developed the premise for two new YA novels: Tragedy in Times Square and The Walk from Winleigh.Continue reading “Tragedy In Times Square (Part 2)”
Radio Station KFKD and Jealousy
This week as I read through two chapters of Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, the two chapters focused on the inner workings of the writer’s mind. More specifically, both deal with negative thought patterns and how to extinguish that inner critic. Every writer goes through a period of negative thoughts and jealousy so these chaptersContinue reading “Radio Station KFKD and Jealousy”
How Do You Know When You’re Done//Looking Around
Oh, Saturday mornings! The bliss of my week. A couple of hours for me, writing, and coffee. Being a full time teacher makes it hard to carry out my passion for writing on a daily basis, but heaven help you if you come between me and my Saturday mornings. I’ve been storing up a lotContinue reading “How Do You Know When You’re Done//Looking Around”
School Lunches and Polaroids
The next two chapters in Bird by Bird are focused on the beginning drafts and inspiration for writing. So many of Lamott’s antecdotes resonate with me and have helped me as I begin to develop my first draft of a new story. Lamott inspires me to see the writing material in the every day momentsContinue reading “School Lunches and Polaroids”
First Drafts and Perfectionism
As I begin my second week of reading through Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott I am taking a look at the chapters “Shitty First Drafts” and “Perfectionism.” In the writing world, I’ve heard “Shitty First Drafts” referred to time and time again. This statement has become commonplace amongst writers, but really took off fromContinue reading “First Drafts and Perfectionism”
Getting Started and Short Assignments
This week I’m beginning a new book study on a writing book that I’ve been looking forward to reading. The book is entitled Bird by Bird and it is written by Anne Lamott. Bird by Bird is a collection of writing advice from a national best seller. If you are unfamiliar with Lamott she isContinue reading “Getting Started and Short Assignments”
Aristotle’s Rhetoric: The Irresistible Novel
I’m officially closing the book The Irresistible Novel after this post. It’s been a great journey over the past twenty-seven weeks. This study has no doubt helped to shape me as a writer and helped me to evaluate and form my own writing voice. The last idea discussed in this fantastic writing book by JeffContinue reading “Aristotle’s Rhetoric: The Irresistible Novel”
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