Writing Process
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Flash Fiction For Funsies pt. 2
As you may have seen in Saige’s post this Sunday, we’ve done a fun little exercise together. We picked a prompt together and each wrote a flash fiction piece! We thought this would be a unique way to showcase our… Continue reading
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UNSCHEDULED: I’m In Tumbleweird!
Dropping by unscheduled to do a virtual happy dance because Tumbleweird’s Volume 10 Issue 9 is out. And I’m in it!!!! This is my very first time being published, and in print too! Not only was Sara Quinn, Tumbleweird editor,… Continue reading
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The Art of the Short Story
If you suffer from bibliomania like me, you may be entitled to compensation. You’ve probably also noticed in your strolls through the book aisle of every store you enter that trends are getting easier to recognize. I don’t mean trends… Continue reading
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The Relationship Between Inspiration and Boredom
I’ve talked recently about my current writer’s block slump that I’ve been trapped in. It’s no fun, let me tell you, to have lots of ideas and no clue how to put them anywhere. I have a few projects plotted… Continue reading
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Dude, This Writing Thing is Hard
Maybe blame my sleep addled procrastinating brain for this one, but this week we’re doing a little bit of a rant. Writing is rarely sunshine and rainbows for most of us, and let’s talk about that. We are surrounded by… Continue reading
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Writing is Like Friendship: Don’t Force It
For anyone who’s ever tried writing as either a hobby or profession, the experience of writer’s block and burnout are known by all. Having the right reaction and tools to handle this inevitability is possibly the most important component of… Continue reading
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UNSCHEDULED: I’m Going to be Published!
Hello few and dedicated readers! This is a short unscheduled post to announce that it’s finally happened. A magazine has accepted my submission! It’s been my short-term goal this whole year to get a short story published. I’ve spent hours… Continue reading
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Oversharing: A Free Write
To anybody trying to get their creative juices flowing, I will always highly recommend trying a ten-minute free write. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept: set a ten-minute timer and open a blank word document or pull out your favorite… Continue reading
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An Excerpt from The Silverwing
Readers! I want to give you a tiny little taste of my pride and joy, my ugly but darling child, The Silverwing. This excerpt is from part four of the novel, where Captain Riggs struggles to deal with the stain… Continue reading
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The Advice That Changed My Poetry
Poetry is something I explored a lot in college, growing my skills, interest, and drafts of various poems. Most of them come from my own experiences, putting to words that which usually cannot. I won’t sit here and say that… Continue reading
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