Some bloggers are very formal, sticking to a specific topic and keeping it very professional. Some have made a profession out of being very personable, of sharing positively every damn little ting that pops into their heads. Because I know there is … [Continue reading] about Dishin’ The Real
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Putting My Mask On First
I tend to try to do too much. It's not that I'm an overachiever, it's just that I really truly feel like life is too short for all the things I want to do before I die. I want to SCUBA dive in Maldives, hike the John Muir trail, take a surfing … [Continue reading] about Putting My Mask On First
Don’t Be A Diva, Just Write
In January, Janet Fitch wrote a guest post titled Writing Tips For Parents. She said: "Forget unbroken stretches of time. If you have a few minutes to write, grab them." This is something I'm trying hard to embrace during these long days with my … [Continue reading] about Don’t Be A Diva, Just Write
First Idea, Best Idea?
I met with my writing group last night. We discussed a 20 page section of my story that involves Tallula's love interest and the question came up - should a predictable plot line be avoided? Or is the natural unfolding of a story what should be … [Continue reading] about First Idea, Best Idea?
Goals For 2011
Yes, I know it's February. Not even early Febraury, but what can I say I've been distracted. Better late than never I say. And so I'm thinking about my goals for 2011. I have a few. 1) No more hospitals. For various reasons the last two years have … [Continue reading] about Goals For 2011
Page 99 Test
On my trip home from Portland yesterday I was browsing Southwest's in-flight magazine when I came across a piece about a website called Page99Test.com. The basic premise is that writers spend forever, in and out of workshops, brushing up the first … [Continue reading] about Page 99 Test
Revision Road Map
I'm up in Portland this week visiting the newest little Tallulah. With two infants and a toddler under one roof things are pretty noisy, but tucked away in my suitcase, just waiting for the moment that everyone else is sleeping, are my notes for the … [Continue reading] about Revision Road Map