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Dreams as Motivation
I'm watching My Lottery Dream Home when I should be writing. That's the problem with being self-employed. You ALWAYS feel like you should be working. But that's a whole other…
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NaNoWriMo 2018 and Writing Sprints
I love National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). It's a month dedicated to writing 50,000 words, which means an average of 1667 words a day. I have never "won" NaNoWriMo. In…
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Critique Group Bliss
I have found it. After a couple years of searching and trying different groups, both virtually and in person, I have finally found Critique Group Bliss. I am writing this…
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New Year’s Goals (Resolutions are SO Outdated)
Woot! Made it another year. And this year, this brand new 2018, I can call myself an author. Finally. I have a short story published in Eclectically Heroic AND my…
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NaNoWriMo Update: One Step at a Time
Obviously, that's not me above. I'm freezing right now with a blanket wrapped around my legs and it's 60 degrees Fahrenheit outside. When you're done laughing, I'll be here. As…
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NaNoWriMo Once More
In a few hours, the elusive National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo begins. This November tradition sets a goal of 50,000 words in 30 days on the same project. I…
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Dragon Con Writers Meet and Greet
Remember how I preach to find your community? I've done it here and here. It's darn near impossible to be successful in the writing business without a support group. Yes,…
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Habitica, a life game
I'm a collector. I don't mean of physical things, if you saw the lack of furniture in my house, you would understand. We spend our money doing things which leaves…
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Inklings Writers Retreat Opportunity
Do you remember when I went to my first writers retreat? If not, I have conveniently linked it for you here. Great experience, but I wanted more writing time. I've…
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Writer, You Are Not Alone
The lone writer furiously typing on her keyboard. Her isolated existence expanded by the wide world in her imagination. The depressed, melodramatic author slumped on a bar stool. He scribbles…