Blog entries and observations from a writer living in the real world.
As Valentine's Day approaches and lovers are scampering around shops to buy last minute gifts, there are individuals dreading this moment for bonding. In my opinion, Valentine's Day is just another corporate holiday to get consumers to spend loads of money on gift. If you love someone, shouldn't you express that affection everyday through the… Continue reading First, Love Yourself
Can you write while feeling anxious? Sometimes I can, but it takes a lot of work. A couple of years ago, I moved to Florida. This was an extremely stressful time because it involved me leaving my daughter in Chicago with her father. I couldn’t eat, sleep, or get out of the house because… Continue reading Writing on Stress
My Writing Distractions RelationshipSchoolLifeIntoxicationSocial Media Relationship Relationships take a lot of work. I'm not talking about family and friends although keeping these types of relationships steady are a bit of work in their own way. I'm referring to a committed, romantic relationship and mine is a bit difficult to hold onto while I work… Continue reading Wandering Mind, Paused Fingers
Before I begin to tell you how to build your confidence as a writer, I'm going to be honest. I'm not so confident in my own work. Why? Because in the realm of self-publishing there is so much work to compete and compare your work with. According to Just Publishing Advice How Many Amazon Kindle… Continue reading 5 Ways to Build Your Confidence as a Writer
My bf once told me, "all you write about is doom and destruction. I mean all of your characters are destined to die". I was shocked, but not insulted. In fact, I was overjoyed to finally discover the type of genre in fiction I am best known for writing. I knew he was telling the… Continue reading Be Your Own Writer
Something has been amiss with my current goals in writing and I know it's not writer's block. When I sit down at my computer with a mind on one of my novels, my mind goes blank as soon as I begin the process. I wonder if anyone ever felt like this before. Have you ever… Continue reading It’s not Writer’s Block
