bird by bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott, Author of Operating Instructions, is a book on the writing life that doesn’t pull any punches about the journey to publication and the journey after it as a writer. And yes, the title is really in lowercase, which seems like a strange juxtapositionContinue reading “Writerly Book Review: bird by bird by Anne Lamott”
Category Archives: Writing Tips
Fandom Friday and Five Writing Prompts
This is the post where I update my 2023 Reading Challenge Stats, discuss what I’ve been watching/listening to, and as part of a new twist, I’ve decided to add in five writing prompts. I’m doing something like this at my Substack, and thought I would try it here, but this will probably be the onlyContinue reading “Fandom Friday and Five Writing Prompts”
IWSG: March 2023
Today is blog hop day for The Insecure Writers’ Support Group, started by Alex J. Cavanaugh and co-hosted this month by: Diedre Knight, Tonya Drecker, Bish Denham, Olga Godim, and JQ Rose! Many thanks to all who participate and make IWSG possible! The March 1st Optional Question is: Have you ever read a line in novel or a clever plotContinue reading “IWSG: March 2023”
My Kindle Vella Journey, Part 2
This is the second post in a series. If you would like to read Part 1, please go back to last week. Kindle Vella has challenged me to learn a great deal as a writer. It forced me to learn more about my own process of writing, as well as what works on the platform.Continue reading “My Kindle Vella Journey, Part 2”
Don’t Steal This Book, a Book Review for Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon is a book I’ve raved about in the past at other places and times, but I feel like it is worth saying again. But before I get to my actual review, please note that despite the title, this is not a book about plagiarism, and in fact, AustinContinue reading “Don’t Steal This Book, a Book Review for Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon”
My Kindle Vella Journey, Part 1
If you’re a writer or a reader, you may have heard a bit about Kindle Vella. There are plenty of articles all over the web with specific analytics to help writers decide if they want to use Kindle Vella or not. This is not that kind of post. I won’t be using graphs or chartsContinue reading “My Kindle Vella Journey, Part 1”
Writing Book Review: Your Writing Matters by Colleen M. Story
Photo of Your Writing Matters: How to Banish Self-Doubt, Trust Yourself, and Go the Distance by Colleen M. Story, and my current journal. If you have ever doubted your call to be a writer, then I highly recommend reading this book. With gracious words, kind invitations to consider your own life, concise summaries of whyContinue reading “Writing Book Review: Your Writing Matters by Colleen M. Story”
Word and Story Hunter: Celebration, Revelry, and Jubilee
I admit, I was at a loss for words this week, especially which word to pick for this post. And then, I went to the mailbox and found a special envelope containing a contributor copy of the Winter 2023 Edition of 3rd Wednesday, which made me think it might be a good day to discussContinue reading “Word and Story Hunter: Celebration, Revelry, and Jubilee”
A Writer’s Book of Days Book Review
This is part of a series of posts for authors and writers, reviewing craft, writing, and inspirational books for authors. With 30 years of DIY reading and some writing classes behind me, I’ve read many, many books on writing. These are just the best of the best. I don’t plan to spend much, if anyContinue reading “A Writer’s Book of Days Book Review”
Invited!
Invitations can be wonderful, well-timed, expected, or unexpected. There are so many ways to feel when receiving an invitation. I was invited to take part in the Indie Author New Year’s Live Kickoff Blitz for 2023 by Katherine D. Graham. My first reaction: surprise. My second reaction: gladness. I hope this invitation today brings youContinue reading “Invited!”
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