Category Archives: Inspiration

LOST Writing FOUND – A Fricking Treasure Trove!

Posted on September 23, 2015 by DMW

I first started working on my memoir, which is about rebirth in every sense (yes I am claiming the physical too, because I actually flipping died) in December 2012. It wasn’t that me working on this book was a surprise, … Continue reading →

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When You’re In A Writing Rut, Take A Class Or Something

Posted on September 15, 2015 by DMW

As a working writer, it can be a solitary life. Being a total introvert that works for me. But every now and then it’s good to connect. Lately, I’ve been in… I don’t know. I wouldn’t exactly call it a … Continue reading →

Posted in Editing, Inspiration, Publishing, Thoughts, Writers, Writing | Tagged "writing workshop", continuing education, critique, manuscript, memoir, networking, personal essay, reader, review, revision, rut, writing class | Leave a comment

A Writer’s First: Personal Essays, Publication Submissions And Writing Contests

Posted on June 26, 2015 by DMW

I promised myself that this year I would finally submit something. And not just something, but I would begin submitting regularly to different presses and publications. You can’t get published unless you actually put your writing, and yourself, out there. … Continue reading →

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My Virgin AWP Experience

Posted on April 21, 2015 by DMW

I can’t believe it’s been (more than) a week since AWP ended. I admit AWP got off to a rough start for me (you can see what I mean here) but after the initial shocks and adjustments my experience at … Continue reading →

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Writing Conferences, Reunions And Trying To Focus: Getting Ready For AWP 2015!

Posted on April 3, 2015 by DMW

I’m super excited. And nervous. And a little crazed, from feeling both overwhelmed and so, so behind. But I’m mostly excited – I think. I’m going to my first ever AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) Conference. It’s next … Continue reading →