Tag Archives: Writing

Blurbling

  Helloooo world! It’s been a couple month since I blogged. Inexcusable. No excuses, but my reason will be the subject of another post! Side effects of carbon monoxide poisoning include slowed mental processes, which, for me, means I get … Continue reading

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Got Goal?

  Well, this will be the last post tagged “NaBloPoMo” for a while—seeing as how I can haz fail at National Blog Posting Month. “Missed it by that much,” in the words of Agent 86. I set an alarm and … Continue reading

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The LOST Art of Editing

  Writing can be a blast. Usually, I write in bursts, as the ideas come to me; so I skip among chapters, riding a wave of enthusiasm, risking a wipeout when the inspiration curls and crashes. It’s a thrilling ride. … Continue reading

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No Woman Is An Island – And No Book Is a Solo

  A Twitter friend sent me a message out of the blue this evening: I thought that was such a thoughtful thing to do. I’m notorious for forgetting to blog before midnight—and if I forget, I fail at National Blog … Continue reading

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When I Snap My Fingers…

  I rewrote the home page of this blog today. Does that count for National Blog Posting Month? No? drat. ~~~ Okay, interesting blog post. I’m going to tell you something about today’s editing experience, but you must forget it … Continue reading

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Saved By the Bell – Except the Bell Didn’t Ring

  You know, I have a lot of things keeping me busy these days. It’s easy to get overwhelmed a bit. Plus I have my damaged memory, which is always good for a moment of blissful ignorance (or three). So, … Continue reading

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A Level Head Prevails

  Last night, for the first time, I understood why writers often work with editors. Merriam-Webster defines “edit” as: 1 a: to prepare (as literary material) for publication or public presentation b: to assemble (as a moving picture or tape … Continue reading

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Another One Bites the Dust

  Thud. That’s the sound of a chapter hitting the floor. Just cut one from The Rosewood House. It wasn’t a bad chapter, just not good for this book. It felt out of tone, and slowed the action. When I … Continue reading

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It’s Working Out … And So Am I

  I’m listening to my Mom read the first five chapters of The Rosewood House aloud to our family. A lot of feelings are tossing around inside my heart. ~The tone of her voice takes me back to childhood, and … Continue reading

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How Tweet It Is

  I love being able to share my thoughts on Twitter.com while writing, especially in the late hours of the night…or very early hours of the morning. It lets me chronicle my fleeting thoughts during the writing process, and gives … Continue reading

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