Writing
The Five Stages of Writing Grief
My intention is not to make light of those who have suffered real loss from death or tragedy, but I’ve been in a writing funk for a while…almost two weeks and suddenly realized I’ve been going through the five stages of grief. I’m happy to say I’m in the acceptance stage, but for a while…
When Everything Falls Apart
As I continue on this journey of faith and publication it becomes more and more apparent that I’m the protagonist in my own story, and God is the author, moving me along my story arc as I race toward my happy ending. While there is comfort in knowing that God is the ultimate author, and…
Ten Reason Why You Didn't Get Your ACFW Genesis Entry in on Time
This post is in honor of sending in my Genesis entry and not impulsively checking it one more time… If you’re entering, hurry and get yours in! 10. You were too busy doing your taxes. 9. Your critique partners didn’t get your entry back to you in time. 8. You spent all your time looking…
Writing Weekend Retreat Here I Come
I’ve been planning this for a loooong time, but there was always multiple things happening each weekend. But the time has finally arrived. I get to spend almost two days in a hotel room writing. I hope to crank out at least 10,000 words, (more will be better) and not get hung up on all…
Another WIP Bites the Dust
Hey, if you can’t sell ’em, sing about it! I had fun writing this…Click for the musical inspiration…and beat to sing along to! And if you happen to like my rendition or can relate, please tweet or link or something, I’m on a Facebook twitter fast!!! I stare warily at the screen this WIP has…
Barbie: The Ultimate Heroine
Before I had a little girl of my own, I vowed to keep her from those barely clothed Barbie Dolls. I had grown up playing with Barbie, the perfectly sculpted woman. In a society that idolizes perfect women with perfect figures, I didn’t want to subject my daughter to that mentality and to subconsciously compare…
Five Reasons Why Unpublished Can Stop Writing
Need encouragement through the interruptions. Read Brandilyn Collins’ post here!
My Writing Journey 2007 January – September 2007
Since the blog has been running dry as of late, thought I’d cough up some more of my oldies, but goodies! Feel free to comment and share your thoughts. January 1, 2007 Mystery Novella March 25 , 2007 Mystery Novella Finished May 10, 2007 1670 June 8, 2007 When Will I Learn? June 23, 2007…
Sneak Peak into Interlude
I’m working on my Winter 2010 issue of my newletter Interlude and wanted to ask if there’s anything my readers are particularly interested in. If you haven’t subscribed, send me an email or if you know someone who might benefit from my occasional newsletter, drop them an email. I’m trying to use up the 166…
There Must be 50 Ways to Edit Your WIP
Post from the Past, September 13, 2007 Sing with me! I must be a little loopy after so much synopsis rewriting. I think I could probably rewrite it forever. But during a break that old song “5o ways to Leave your Lover†came floating back into my head, except with different lyrics. So indulge me…