I can across this headline a few days ago, and--being a writer--it caught my attention. You can read the full article here, but I'll summarize for you. Dr. Karen Boren of Rhode Island College has started a project called Keep the Windows Wide. Using poetry or prose, write a complete story in 300 words or … Continue reading Let’s Write the Pandemic
Category: Writing Life
Battling a Burnout (or Creativity in Hard Times)
Hello everyone! First of all, I apologize that it's been so long since you've heard from me. Hopefully I'll get back to posting on a regular schedule, but we'll see what happens. I may switch to a post every two weeks instead of once a week. Over the past few months, I have been suffering … Continue reading Battling a Burnout (or Creativity in Hard Times)
World Building I – The Basics
Aaaalllllllrighty folks! It's time for my favorite writing topic of all! World building!!!!! *cheers and does happy t-rex arms* As one of the central features of Fantasy novels (my most favoritist genre) world building should be given much more thought and time than it usually is. But why do I need to put so much … Continue reading World Building I – The Basics
Staying Healthy As a Writer; A Gift to Yourself
We've been sold this idea that writer's are these pale, hunched over, gremlins eating whatever food is within reach. We laugh at this, joke about how true it is, and keep destroying ourselves. But is bad posture and unhealthy diets really something to joke about? I have scoliosis, and was in physical therapy for several … Continue reading Staying Healthy As a Writer; A Gift to Yourself
An Overview of Madness – My Nanowrimo Experience
For those of you who are regular readers, yesterday was probably a bit of a disappointment. But fear not; I didn't forget you. In fact, this was perfectly planned out. As you may or may not know, I participated in Nanowrimo this year. (For those of you totally out of the writing world loop, Nanowrimo … Continue reading An Overview of Madness – My Nanowrimo Experience
Setting Goals and Keeping Them
One of the most important steps to getting stuff done is setting goals. How can you work towards something of you don't even have a clear vision of what you're working towards? Set your goals beyond your reach so you always have something to live for.Ted Turner To be honest, I strongly disagree with this … Continue reading Setting Goals and Keeping Them
Writing Exercises – Stretching Your Imagination and Refining Your Skills
Have you ever not wanted to work on your novel because you don't feel like you have the skill to execute it well? Trust me, you're not the only one. That's why there's writing exercises. Some of them target specific skills, but overall, they're just short little practices to help you get ready for the … Continue reading Writing Exercises – Stretching Your Imagination and Refining Your Skills
