“There is no rule on how to write. Sometimes it comes easily and perfectly; sometimes it’s like drilling rock and then blasting it out with charges.” – Ernest Hemingway I’m tired today. I had the worst headache last night, and it kept waking me up. Sleep is usually the cure for me, so the factContinue reading “Writing Life”
Category Archives: Jayne.press
My Summer Entertainment
I never finished Mr. Robot, and now that six seasons are on Netflix, that’s probably what I’ll be watching for the rest of the summer. My current reading rotation is Awakening by Nora Roberts, On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good by Elise Loehnen, and TheContinue reading “My Summer Entertainment”
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?”
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”
Possibility
The search for the best undergrad program to get a BA in Psychology that fits my lifestyle continues. I spent this morning talking to three different schools and just felt so defeated. I started feeling myself sink down into those low vibes that just don’t help in these situations. To keep myself afloat, I wentContinue reading “Possibility”
Validation
“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. ” -Gail Devers Today’s Random Thought (That probably isn’t so random) Some people love their work so much, they have no idea how hard they areContinue reading “Validation”
Jayne.press 