It is inevitable that every time I sit down to outline new goals, go over the results of old goals, go through my planner, schedule my life, talk to people I trust, meditate--basically anytime I try to move my life forward-- I hit the same roadblock. I am flat-out scared of other writers. Fiction? Scary. …
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Seriously, I Don’t Have a Gym Membership
I am well aware that there's a lot of problems with this statement. Draft after draft of this post butt up against them and I kept trying to counter any argument that could be made and make sure I didn't leave anyone out. Exhausting. So... Disclaimers 1. I am not anti-gym. I love the gym! …
Self-Care for People Who Hate Self-Care
In my last blog post I wrote about being nicer to myself and enjoying all the events and chaos I faced during the month of April. I tend to get worried that I am not "doing enough" or getting "stuff" done when in reality, I am doing quite a bit. Sometimes, it's just not what …
Part of Writing Non-Fiction is Not Writing
Spring has flung me across the country multiple times already and it’s only mid-April. I knew my work life and social life were both going to ramp up at the same time (showers, events, travel) but I didn’t realize just how much it was going to put my ever beloved writing life on hold. You …
Practice Makes Perfect: Organizing Your Writing Life
Before I get started I just wanted to share that I won the THIRD PLACE POETRY PRIZE at the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival. My plan is to find a way to attend and read my work to the crowd there. I'm so excited and honored to be among the handful of winners! </bragging> Now …
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