GODDAMN ELEANOR
A month ago, I had coffee with a friend and fellow writer. We swapped updates on our works-in-progress. I explained how the current section I was working on had frustrated me for the longest time because it took me forever to figure out how…
How do writers find time to write?
A fellow writer/fan emailed me this question a few weeks ago, and I thought I'd share my answer here:
QUESTION: How do you manage to keep the writing momentum going while also working full time? That’s what I struggle the most with these…
Inspiring Quotes
Here are some random quotes on writing that have inspired or resonated with me lately.
Seth Godin on writing: "The process advice that makes sense to me is to write. Constantly. At length. Often. Don't publish everything you write, but the…
Soundtracks
Here's the soundtrack to my current work-in-progress (WIP). It's important to note that I don't listen to these songs while I'm writing, but they're in heavy rotation and a huge inspiration in between writing sessions.
In no particular order:
"Possum…
Finding the David
Hello, blog. How are you? It's been a long, long time.
Oh, where have I been? What have I been up to? (Nosy, nosy, eh?)
OK, OK. Here's the deal: I've been finding the David.
Say WHAT?
Allow me to me explain.
You see, the concept of "finding…
Do MFA programs help students get published?
Someone reached out to me a couple of months ago after she read my post on MFA programs - pros and cons. She had been accepted to a couple of low-residency programs, including Lesley University (where I earned my MFA in Creative Writing), and…
Do I Look Like Hannah Hart?
So I was inspired by all the first responders during the bombing and decided to get certified in CPR and first aid. Had a class last Wednesday and Thursday night. The kid I sat next to and who ended up being my partner was named Nick.
The second…
And the Big Bad Word Huffed and Puffed
One of my nieces emailed me a story she wrote for school. She included this caveat: "I am very proud of this work even though it can't be considered 'talented' writing because I don't use big words or complex sentences."
I used to think like…
Favemonthology
I'm inventing a new "ology." You know, like astrology and numerology? I'm calling it favemonthology. You list the months in order from your least fave to favorite. I think it would say a lot about your personality. I suspect it does about mine.
Here's…