Jayne

Let it do what it does.

I think this week would be called writer’s block if I didn’t have a routine. I’ve been feeling bulldozed! All my plans are shifting without my permission, and it’s all going to work out, maybe even better than I planned, but still. My workout schedule is completely non-existent. The one thing standing strong is thatContinue reading “Let it do what it does.”

Right On Time?

I finally learned to use the em dash in my novel and here comes ChatGPT stealing all me thunder. There’s an upside to being a late bloomer, and it has everything to do with bringing fresh energy. Being a late bloomer means you were busy gaining experience in an area the status quo did notContinue reading “Right On Time?”

Solitude

Time is essential to my being able to feel creative. And time is also a teacher. If I have time to let something sit, that’s the best way for me to see it. – Jennifer Habel Ok, I have officially reached a weak spot, and I’m so up for the challenge. I’m quite the dabbler;Continue reading “Solitude”

Stay Tuned

“You can fix anything but a blank page.” – Nora Roberts I’ve been staring at this blank page for an hour now. But as you can see, the page being blank is now in the past. I’m doing a lot of dreaming, but yesterday I couldn’t hold back and wrote a new short story. IContinue reading “Stay Tuned”

Writing is…

“By the time I am nearing the end of a story, the first part will have been reread and altered and corrected at least one hundred and fifty times. I am suspicious of both facility and speed. Good writing is essentially rewriting. I am positive of this.” – Roald Dahl This. To hear one ofContinue reading “Writing is…”

Quick Thoughts on Writing Groups

“The writing process is the time where nothing’s been set in stone. It’s a blank slate, or a blank page.” -Leigh Whannell Whether you’re a beginner writer with a vision, or a seasoned writer filling in a blank page daily, the gift of having a small writing community is invaluable. Our thoughts and minds getContinue reading “Quick Thoughts on Writing Groups”

Let Me Tell You, Friyay is in Full Effect

Let’s start with this, We don’t have to earn rest. We rest when we are tired, but let me tell you, I earned this weekend off. Phew! I’m expanding into new avenues, and I’m doing it all step by step and with very little solitude. I feel like I’m expanding so many things at onceContinue reading “Let Me Tell You, Friyay is in Full Effect”

Trust Yourself

“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe This is one of my biggest challenges. I’m getting better, though. I will stand my ground, but often when I walk away, I’ll Google my stance just in case. I’m getting better though. How have I been able toContinue reading “Trust Yourself”

Latest Writing Inspiration

My writing tunes tonight. Thanks to my writing friend for the inspo!

I Chose Peace Today

“You and I are essentially infinite choice-makers. In every moment of our existence, we are in that field of all possibilities where we have access to an infinity of choices. ” -Deepak Chopra I’m increasing my workload, so now I’m wiped! I’m glad that today I was able to be more productive than I haveContinue reading “I Chose Peace Today”