Category Archives: Inspiration
My NaNoWriMo Start: The 2015 Edition
This year was going to be different from last year. That’s what I said. Last year was my first NaNoWriMo and I was so psyched for it. I was excited and inspired and determined to get it done. I knew … Continue reading
Finding An Audience; Being Heard: I’m Thinking About Doing A Reading
This year, I’ve really focused on growing as a writer. And I think I’ve come a long way, and to see that growth is both humbling and encouraging. I want to be better and that desire will never cease. But … Continue reading
Posted in Editing, Inspiration, Journal, Personal, Publishing, reading, Thoughts, Writers, Writing
Tagged "personal growth", "public speaking", audience, being heard, challenge, finding an audience, introvert, open mic, phobia, public reading, pushing yourself, readings, voice
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It’s That Time Again! NaNoWriMo 2015!!
It’s the last week of October, which can only mean one thing… It’s almost time for NaNoWriMo! I’m really excited about NaNoWriMo this year, more than I’ve ever been before. See, even though I’m an “active writer” and even have … Continue reading
Posted in community, fiction, Inspiration, Personal, Writing
Tagged "daily writing", creative writing, motivation, nanowrimo, National Novel Writing Month, novel, writer
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I’m Coming Out!
I have decided that this Coming Out Day, I am “coming out” on my blog – kind of. Technically I was never “in” any closet. I mean I talk about my husband all the time. But I have intentionally left … Continue reading
Posted in Equality, Events, Inspiration, Life, Personal, Thoughts
Tagged coming out, coming out day, feminist, gay, gender roles, guy, identity, just me, labels
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A Memory Under Fire
Last week my little sister asked me to take a look at an essay she wrote for a scholarship. I love my sister, and out of all of my siblings (I have three brothers and her) she is the most … Continue reading
