Overcoming Writer’s Block: The Writer’s Guide to Beating the Blank Page by Marcy Pusey is anything but the usual just-push-through-it dribble that most books with similar titles spout. It’s practical in so many ways—and not just for writing! Marcy tackles the psychology of creative blocks, which is applicable in so many areas of life. IContinueContinue reading “Overcoming Writer’s Block–Book Review”
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Why I’m Afraid to Write My Story
I’ve been procrastinating, which is unlike me. I’ve decided that this is the year to tell my story, but I want to communicate it with redemption and hope. As I was trying to figure out why I felt so anxious whenever I thought of writing recently, I came up with this (probably partial) list ofContinueContinue reading “Why I’m Afraid to Write My Story”
If I Don’t Say It . . .
If I don’t say it, it’s not true. If I don’t say it, it didn’t happen. If I don’t say it, I can sweep it under the carpet. Right? As much as my reticent Scottish ancestry would like to believe that, it’s not accurate. Feelings can only be suppressed for so long; events happen whetherContinueContinue reading “If I Don’t Say It . . .”
I’m Baaaack!
I’ve missed this space! This past week, I’ve been thinking that I needed to get back into regular, personal writing for several reasons. First of all, I need to get all this hot mess out of my head! I’ve heard fiction authors say that they have no idea how a story is going to endContinueContinue reading “I’m Baaaack!”
I Graduated!
Where have I been? What have I been up to? Where am I going from here? Well, here are a few answers.The most exciting news of this past spring is that I finally finished my master’s in English degree from East Carolina University! YAY!! It took three reeeaaaaallllyyyy lllllooooooooonnnngggg years, but it was worth itContinueContinue reading “I Graduated!”
Be In Style: Say Thank You
Is it just me, or are thank you notes (the paper kind you hold in your hand) becoming obsolete? Are they following the dwindling number of friendly letters and Christmas letters and cards that used to stuff our mailboxes? Well, my mum (she’s Canadian, but I thought the southern phrase more apropos for the title)ContinueContinue reading “Be In Style: Say Thank You”
Blog Posts Organized the Simple Way
It happened again. You had a great idea for a blog post, so you scrawled it on a sticky note. The toddler found it and colored over it, then the teenager helpfully threw it out. Or, you managed to remember the idea long enough to put it at the bottom of a messy list buriedContinueContinue reading “Blog Posts Organized the Simple Way”
Thank You Notes are Always in Style
Is it just me, or are thank you notes (the paper kind you hold in your hand) becoming obsolete? Are they following the dwindling number of friendly letters and Christmas letters and cards that used to stuff our mailboxes? Well, my mum (she’s Canadian, but I thought the southern phrase more apropos for the title)ContinueContinue reading “Thank You Notes are Always in Style”
My Daughter The Writer, Part 2
My daughter the writer has another guest post over at the Write It Sideways blog. It’s called “7 Steps to Taming Your NaNoWriMo Manuscript.” Check it out! If you’d like to read some of her other writings, follow her blog, Slaying Dragons.
My Daughter, the Writer
I am proud to announce that my daughter, Mercia Dragonslayer (no, that’s not what her birth certificate says!), is a guest blogger over at Write It Sideways! Please check out her wonderful tips for NaNoWriMo, 5 Ways to Avoid One-Month Insanity. I’m so proud of her!! Check out her blog, Slaying Dragons, for all sortsContinueContinue reading “My Daughter, the Writer”
Bethany LaShell 