Failure has always been a huge fear of mine. To the point of anxiety attacks, and I still have them but now I push through harder. I would give up before I even did any research. If I made it to the research stage, analysis paralysis would take over. I would become obsessed with findingContinueContinue reading “The First Step is Hardest.”
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In The Shadows No More
I love the way the flower contrasts with the marble background.
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Unabridged)
This book is good and I am so mad that I just found it. This practical no-frills advice was just what I have been needing. Also learning so much about such a great and talented author and what helped to get him going and staying in this profession was beyond thrilling. Knowing he was rejectedContinueContinue reading “On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Unabridged)”
Power Struggles
So we got up on this lovely morning and had a little adventure. We walked up the street and stopped to read. We had a moment when we got home. She wasn’t interested in doing what I asked. I just wanted to write in quiet. It was a true meeting of wills and nobody won.ContinueContinue reading “Power Struggles”
The Gratitude List
I have been trying so hard to be a better version of myself. A better partner, a better mom, and a better writer. I do not always do this gracefully. I lash out at the ones I love. I send my kid off to play in her room because I just can’t at the moment.ContinueContinue reading “The Gratitude List”
Watch “Five Situations to Deepen Your Characters” on YouTube
https://youtu.be/gRYxeGW4d80 I found this video both fun and informative. I love the NaNo team, and highly suggest subscribing to their channel. Even if you’re not crazy enough to join in on the madness that is National Novel Writing Month this November.
Mommy Writes Too Design Co 