As writers we can get overly focused on the story and forget all about the journaling aspects. Journaling your thoughts throughout the day or during your writing time, can really help keep you invested in the story. When I’m trudging through a rough edit session, my journal is what gets me through. I leave myselfContinue reading “Journaling Counts”
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Some Things are Hard
We’re going back to the basics tonight. Some things are hard, but that’s no excuse to not do them. Doing something that challenges you literally reshapes your brain. Doesn’t matter what it is. Learning to communicate better, learning a new skill, upleveling your business, having a tough conversation. It all has moments where we haveContinue reading “Some Things are Hard”
Author: Chuck Wendig
So I happened across this author not too long ago. He has an interesting writing style. I typically appreciate Literary Fiction but Wendig writes more Horror and Suspense. I feel super chill while reading his book titled, “The Book of Accidents.” I don’t ever remember reading this genre with such calm. It weird because it’sContinue reading “Author: Chuck Wendig”
Did You Do Something Creative Today?
Working on something creative everyday has so many benefits. There’s lowered stress. feelings of joy and accomplishment, and decompression after a long day. Creativity can apply to our lives in so many ways. From paints and sketching to writing to theoretical ideas. It doesn’t have to be something you hate doing. Find and try differentContinue reading “Did You Do Something Creative Today?”
Anxiety
Anxiety does not feel good. It keeps me up all night and drains my energy throughout the day. It messes up my digestion and the list goes on. These days, I have found techniques to curb my anxiety. I implement those simple techniques into my daily grind. One big thing I had to do firstContinue reading “Anxiety”
Do it Afraid
Always do what you are afraid to do. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Comfort zones are nice but it feels even better to stretch and grow into new things. One of my biggest motivations that I use to push myself into the unknown is so that people who are like me can see if I can doContinue reading “Do it Afraid”
So… Pinterest
Wow, this past week I have been exploring the interweb for writers to learn from. I found a wealth of information on Pinterest. At this point in my novel writing journey, I try my best to only use worksheets and advice when I get stuck. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve done a lot of writingContinue reading “So… Pinterest”
Happy Father’s Day
My husband sure lightens my load and loves my girls. I’m grateful for the man he’s become since the day he decided to commit to fatherhood. He’s grown in infinite ways and it just goes to show that fatherhood in marriage isn’t something innate, it’s learning to choose love over and over again above allContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day”
World Building
World Building has returned. I was doing it and somehow I was no longer doing it. I got lost! I’m laughing at myself while I write this because writing novels is hard. Like I have no idea where I strayed from my world building. So this morning, I pinned, liked, and followed a bunch ofContinue reading “World Building”
Have a Little Faith
Even when no one else can see it but you, have a little faith. If you feel called to something, reach for it. Bogged down from the sheer size of what you’re called to? Break it down into steps. Make it fun! For example, add aesthetically pleasing things. If I needed to, I’d add BeeContinue reading “Have a Little Faith”
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