Lately, I have struggled with a lack of motivation, not just in my writing, but also with everything. I think it’s because I feel overwhelmed by everything that I need to do. I don’t help myself. I keep adding work onto my to-do list when I should focus…
When I started editing my novel, I never thought it would take a year before I finished the second draft. I often sit and wonder what I was doing in all that time. But the only answer I have is that editing (if you want to do it…
Last month I went to the PowWow Festival of Writing (2025 Update: the festival no longer runs). Again, I went with my writing group, and we had a brilliant time. However, the weather wasn’t great, but thankfully we were under the heated marquee to keep off the chill…
I have been a writer since 2012, and over the years, I have learned a lot about myself, and the writing process. This writing journey really has been a roller coaster ride. So today, I will be sharing ten writing lessons I have learned over the years. You…
Last Tuesday, I finally went to see Sharon Bolton talk about her new book and her journey as a writer. I arrived with three of her books, which I hoped she would sign, and prepared myself for an insightful talk. Not only did I go as a new…
It’s January, it’s cold, it’s windy, and we’ve had a lot of rain, but in the garden sits a striking pink rose. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I first saw it bloom. Do roses grow in January? It amazes me how something so small and delicate can…
2014 is here, and while 2013 didn’t end on a high note that I desperately wanted, it wasn’t all that disappointing. Yes, I have faced a lot of rejection, and at times considered giving up; however, once I stopped with the negativity, and looked at what I have…
So after waiting 36 days, I finally got a result for one of my stories, and it wasn’t good. My story received another rejection; however, this time I got some feedback, which is great if you can get it. Apparently, my story is confusing. I suppose, with this…
For a while now I’ve been stressing about things I have no control over, but I’ve decided to focus on my main goal of reaching my dream. I’ve been reading Stephen King’s On Writing book, and he makes some good points. You do need to use as much…
I’ve done it. I’ve submitted my story a day before the deadline. It’s still close mind, but it’s done. I clicked on that send button and sent my story on a mission. Hopefully, it will succeed. So I allowed myself some time to be proud, and then the…