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I have decided I hate my new template. It’s like a new haircut you see in a magazine. You think HOW CUTE. My hair would do that, wouldn’t it? Then you go to sleep picturing how CUTE you will be with your new hairdo. So you take it to your hairdresser, and he says, YES,… Read More I’m Fickle Like That
One of the hardest things about writing–not just being a writer, but actively pursuing that goal to get your work published–is finding Time. The idea of “finding Time” is a common problem for creative people, particularly those with day jobs. You often hear it referred to as “Time Management,” “schedules,” something like that. I’m not… Read More A Word About Time Management: In Which I Discuss Making Time For What’s Important & Seizing The Day Rather Than Encouraging You Be a Suburban Honey Badger (which, btw, is not a good look for anyone)
I did a little redecorating around the old blog and twitter account the other night. Still trying to decide if I’ll keep it, but I like it for now–at least until I sell and know for sure what my debut novel will be. I really wanted something that reflected my writing style as well as… Read More What to do while you wait
I recently posted a fairly innocent Facebook status update about how I felt learning that my 5th grade son received a 2 (out of 4) on a Service-Learning project, and I must admit, I was surprised at some of the responses I got. In fact, I pulled the entire thread because I felt the discussion… Read More When You Attach a Grade to Service Learning, You Risk that Students Will Miss the Point
The reason I ask is because I’m reviving one of mine. Yes, reviving, not revising. The sad truth is, I had given up on it becoming a book a number of times. But every time I give up, I feel bad and come back to it. Because I know it has potential. I know it… Read More Old Manuscripts: Worth the Effort to Revise?
I was going to get on the bandwagon and tweet about this, but alas, my response will take WAY more than 160 characters. So I’ve decided to get up on my soapbox AGAIN!! I know, that is twice in one month. I’m becoming very opinionated 😉 (Those that know me would laugh at that, btw.)… Read More YA Saves. (Yes, it really does. It saved ME.)