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…”
Month: February 2018
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”
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”
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?!”
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”
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?!”
