Bird by Bird, Word by Word
Is writing a part of your life or is writing your life? Is it an escape or a way to further experience the little details…
Writing Tips & Inspiration
Subconscious Storytelling
A writer’s brain is constantly telling stories. It floats off into fantasy when we pass a homeless man on the street, or when we witness…
Writer Envy
I’m reading two great books right now. One is, of course, Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott. The other is Camille by Tess Oliver. Bird…
Delete the Delete Key – How I Write A Story
Today on Routines for Writers, Larry Brooks wrote a guest post called The Requisite Mindset Shift That Will Get You Published, discussing the writing process…
So It Wasn’t A Fluke
There was nothing like finishing my first novel. The excitement was unlike anything I’d ever felt before. The sense of accomplishment was as huge as…
Writing On The Days Between
Today is a snowy day here in Arizona. It started coming down in the middle of the night and didn’t stop until the late morning,…
Write When Inspiration Strikes, Whenever it Strikes
Yesterday was a big day for me. I had a dentist appointment first thing in the morning, I drove 40 miles each way to a…
The Magic of the 1st Draft
Yesterday on Better Writing Habits, Suzannah Windsor Freeman posted Forget These 7 Things for First Draft Freedom. Among other things, the list included grammar, spelling,…
Why Writers Persevere In the Face of Doubt
This summer was one of the most difficult times for me as a writer. The year before, I finished my first novel and edited it…
My 2011 Goals & Better Writing Habits
It’s 2011 and I can’t remember ever being so excited about the start of a new year. Last night, at midnight, I kissed my husband…