Happy New Year! After the holidays, I’ve added at least one more shelf worth of books to my home library. Every year, I ask for Barnes & Noble gift cards–though there are plenty more gifts I would enjoy as a reader, writer, and instructor. But, what can I say; seeing books inspires me to write […]
20 Memes About That #writerslife
In an era when jokes are subject to strict political correctness, memes tend to be a pretty safe zone. Maybe that’s because it’s agreed that it’s all in good jest and not to be taken seriously. Though, most things aren’t, but will be anyway… In the meantime, we gotta laugh while we are still allowed! […]
FAQ’s You SHOULDN’T Ask in Your Writing Community
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 […]
8 Book-Inspired DIY Projects You Can Actually Use!
So… I’m a nerd. You don’t say! I’d never guessed! Yeah, I keep it under wraps pretty well. But, there are times when I just can’t deny my inner literary curiosity and psych-outs about things book related. So, you can only imagine how I reacted when I was scrolling through Pinterest for DIY Christmas gifts […]