New Year’s resolutions are not my thing. I don’t think they’re most people’s thing. But this year, I’m determined to make some achievable goals and accomplish them one by one because they’re achievable. I’m not going to promise myself ridiculous things, things that seem out of reach from the start. I’m promising myself things that […]
Your friend is a writer and you want to encourage him or her. Whether it’s a hobby or a dream, why not give a fitting gift on any given occasion? From writing tools to writing fuel, there’s a gift out there that’s just perfect for the writer in your life! 10. Pick an ornament, any ornament. These […]
I have made my first foray into Booktube! Check out my video review of Anthony Breznican’s Brutal Youth, a fiction book on teenage bullying from all angles. Let me know if you’ve read this book and what you think of it. I gave it 4 stars and would recommend it.
You’re really into winning NaNoWriMo on this, your last day to complete your book. Good for you! Go after it with everything you’ve got! And when you take a break, relax and have a giggle with How to Win NaNoWriMo Calmly…Kinda. At only 1 minute and 20 seconds, you can watch it while you chug your double espresso […]
We are down to the last weekend of NaNoWriMo! What can you do to help secure your word count goal? Take a look for tips on keeping your focus and spending your time wisely.
Some strange things have been going on to prevent me from writing. Who is the culprit?!
As you probably already know, I’m all about symbolism – it’s the lifeblood of my writing. I recently realized just how similar the creation of your novel is to the creation of a brand new piece of jewelry. Check out the video below, complete with real Victorian ring molds in all stages.
Now we’re down to the last 9 days of NaNoWriMo! HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?! Anyway, I came up with a helpful 10 day plan that will keep you on track so you can WIN! Check it out, and if you read this when we have 5 days left or 3 etc., just skip to that part […]
Pictures to put you in the mood for writing scenes of paranoia and fear. ~~~ Time erodes our lives like fear erodes our confidence. Please don’t turn, please don’t turn… Lace curtains can’t disguise bad intentions, but they can distract from the voyeur watching you. Is someone […]
Embers by Sándor Márai My rating: 2 of 5 stars I didn’t pick this book up because it sounded like a good mystery or something that could fool me; the description on the back of the book was enough to tell me what was going to happen. I was more interested in the way everything […]