First and foremost, as a writer (technical and creative), PINTEREST IS YOUR FRIEND. Almost everything you need to know about the craft and career has a post on there about it. Everything for the novice and the professional included. Gotta question, Pinterest will have the answer–at least that I’ve found. Nevertheless, there will always be […]
2 Things to Remember When You Review Your First Draft
Garbage. Ultimate fail. Complete and utter sh*t. Harsh. If you’re a true writer, you’ve probably thought this or similar after reading your own work—especially a first draft. You feel embarrassed, ashamed, maybe even worthless. If someone else reads it–oh man–they’d hate it! If this is the kind of work you produce, maybe it’s time you […]
6 Ways to Get Serious About Your Writing
You’ve set goals. You’ve planned your story. You’ve decided that this year is the year. You’re getting serious and legit. But, let’s be real— You’ll get distracted from your writing goal by January’s end. Thank you for the encouragement. -_- You’re welcome! Everyone needs a reality check. While it may feel harsh (get used to […]
20 Writer Memes that Sum Up the #storyofmylife
“May-may”? “Mee-mee”? What the hell is that? You’ve never heard of a “meem”? Guess not. What is it? All those funny pictures. *cocks eyebrow* *whips out phone, pulls up facebook* And, there was no return after my husband opened my eyes to memes (though the spelling and name are still stupid and make no sense. […]
5 Ways in which Writing is Social
*Rapid clicking* She pecked furiously at the keyboard, her pupils dilated from staring at the screen’s bright light for so long. She hadn’t talked to anyone all day–if you didn’t count her characters. They were talking to her, telling her everything she needed to know to tell their story. They trusted her, and that was […]