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    Am I really a writer? I’ll have to ask my journal

    Writing to find myself I’m not sure why it took me so long to admit to myself I’m a writer. The irony is I’ve been writing a… Read more “Am I really a writer? I’ll have to ask my journal”

    March 27, 2019 by jacquelinesnider

    5 Keys to Writing That Will Keep Your Readers Coming Back for More

    These 5 keys can be used in any genre of writing. Whether you are writing for fiction or non-fiction readers, professionals reading your reports or websites, magazine readers perusing your articles or followers reading your blogs, you can craft compelling text over and over again with these 5 keys as your guide.

    December 14, 2018 by jacquelinesnider

    Accepting I’m a writer, finally: It only took about 20 years…

    Have you ever felt as if writing weren’t a real job? That saying you’re a writer is kind of fanciful, and even selfish? I absolutely have! It’s… Read more “Accepting I’m a writer, finally: It only took about 20 years…”

    February 26, 2018 by jacquelinesnider

    How fear can stall your writing: And how to get back on track, one page at a time

    A never-ending novel Before I started working on my book again, I thought it would take me forever to finally finish it. I felt as if I… Read more “How fear can stall your writing: And how to get back on track, one page at a time”

    February 22, 2018 by jacquelinesnider

    Today’s a perfect writing day: It’s overcast and raining

    There are definitely days where I find it easier to go into my office, close the door and write. I don’t feel as if I’m missing anything,… Read more “Today’s a perfect writing day: It’s overcast and raining”

    February 21, 2018 by jacquelinesnider

    A writer’s negative self-talk: It’s BS, aren’t you happy to hear?!

    That negative self-talk we love to hate Do you ever hear yourself saying in your head, “I can’t make any serious money from writing!” or “I’m going… Read more “A writer’s negative self-talk: It’s BS, aren’t you happy to hear?!”

    February 19, 2018 by jacquelinesnider

    Journalling to honour myself: Writing has saved my life

    Journalling through my life I have been writing a journal for over 35 years. I began as a young girl as a way to express feelings I… Read more “Journalling to honour myself: Writing has saved my life”

    February 14, 2018 by jacquelinesnider

    Back to writing: Why are my characters being rebellious? They’re just fictional, right?!

    I read through the first draft of my novel. I have 68 pages done and about 40 more to come I think. I’m beginning the most intricate… Read more “Back to writing: Why are my characters being rebellious? They’re just fictional, right?!”

    February 10, 2018 by jacquelinesnider

    Expressing our inner questions: Writing and reading as therapy

    Writing was something I started as a very young girl. I could read when I was four and my earliest journals started after my best friend was… Read more “Expressing our inner questions: Writing and reading as therapy”

    January 23, 2018 by jacquelinesnider

    The hot and cold of novel writing: Is it writer’s block or inner growth?

    I have written about 80% of my first draft. And then stopped. I’m not sure why. My characters are moving through my head, and sometimes I even… Read more “The hot and cold of novel writing: Is it writer’s block or inner growth?”

    January 17, 2018 by jacquelinesnider

    Use your voice and your word: You’re more powerful than you know

    The speech that Oprah made at the Golden Globes was so very important. Not only for young girls watching the show, but for everyone who has ever… Read more “Use your voice and your word: You’re more powerful than you know”

    January 9, 2018 by jacquelinesnider

    My father’s house

    I sold my father’s house and I feel as if I’ve let him down. I feel as if my last physical connection to him is gone. It’s… Read more “My father’s house”

    October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 by jacquelinesnider

    Disappearing death

    Sometimes I feel as if I’ve disappeared. When someone I love dies all the moments I shared with them end. I move from being in a life… Read more “Disappearing death”

    October 10, 2020October 10, 2020 by jacquelinesnider

    A timeless love: Fresh as yesterday

    In my sorting and packing, I came across a short story written by a boyfriend from high school. He’d given it to me, writing a short note… Read more “A timeless love: Fresh as yesterday”

    September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 by jacquelinesnider

    He rests and I transform

    Sometimes I sit back and wonder how my world can change so quickly. How I can go from looking after my dad to no longer having one.… Read more “He rests and I transform”

    August 15, 2020August 15, 2020 by jacquelinesnider

    Death and minutiae

    It’s the minutiae of things that have to be done after someone dies that boggles my mind. It’s as if I have an ever-growing list of things… Read more “Death and minutiae”

    August 7, 2020August 7, 2020 by jacquelinesnider

    Death and the future

    I feel numb a lot of the time. It’s hard to explain. I can do my usual life things like groceries, laundry, planning dinner, even seeing friends,… Read more “Death and the future”

    July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 by jacquelinesnider

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