Happy Sunday, Everyone! This week has been somewhat productive, which, for me lately, is an improvement. Last week, I had a touch of whatever cold-type sniffle thing is floating around, and with my bad sleep habits, I ended up sleeping most days. I even missed my painting class on Wednesday. I accomplished minimal writing and... Continue Reading →
What to Write – Embracing My Phoenix
Recently, I was asked to write a story based on my experiences—my ups and downs, life’s valleys and peaks. Dreams coming true or burning in the flames created by fear. It’s way easier to talk about these things than to actually write them down. And, of course, I’ve been putting it off. I’ve known I... Continue Reading →
Pride, Prejudice, and Personal Progress ~ A Jane Austen Weekend!
I am a fan of Jane Austen’s works and truly wish I were an author of her caliber. This weekend, I watched two separate versions of Pride and Prejudice and also listened to an Audible version. My next favorite is Emma. I’ve seen three versions, and while I do have a favorite, I tend to... Continue Reading →
Why Every Writer Needs a Beta Reader (or Five)
As an author, I’ve learned there is WAY more to being a published author than just writing. There are several rounds of editing and one of those rounds comes after your beta readers answer a list of questions. Questions like: Did the story grab your attention from the start? Why or why not? Were there... Continue Reading →
Volunteering ~ Can You Burn Out While Helping Out?
Sunday has come and is only a few hours away from becoming Monday. How does that play into the subject of volunteering? I spent two hours today volunteering with a Toastmasters Youth Program. This was the second meeting of approximately ten sessions. The group is filled with incredible teenagers who have so much potential. I... Continue Reading →
We are Creatively Unlimited! 