Category Archives: Publishing
Writing Contests – Yes Or No?
It’s that time again. The time when it seems like there are a gazillion (okay, well several) writing contests for writers, aspiring writers and even writer-wannabes. Last year, I submitted my first essays EVER in such contests. They were my … Continue reading
Posted in Journal, Opinion, Publishing, Thoughts, Writers, Writing
Tagged best work, career, competition, creative writing, fiction, Nonfiction, opportunity, published, submitting, worth it, writing contests
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When Did The Literary Community Become A Trump Rally/Hate Fest?
A few weeks ago while on vacation in Florida I checked my Facebook and saw my feed all atwitter. Antioch College published a piece by Daniel Harris in their winter issue – and it made people angry. Why? Because it … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, community, culture, Current Events, Equality, Inspiration, Journal, LGBT, media, Opinion, Publishing, Social Media, Thoughts, Writers, Writing
Tagged "mental health", Amanda Lauren, Antioch College, Antioch Review, business sense, common sense, Daniel Harris, death was a blessing, Donald Trump, editor, gender, hate speech, health, literary community, narcissist, publishing, Robert Fogarty, The Sacred Androgen, The Sacred Androgen: The Transgender Debate, transgender, what were they thinking?, xoJane
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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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Not To Be A Butt, But The Word “But” Matters
Sometimes I really think that people don’t understand the word “but”. I mean, I’m not being all grammar police here; it’s what they’re doing, or their intentions that bug the crap out of me. Mostly because using “but” the way … Continue reading
Posted in humor, Publishing, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged but, grammar, intent, subtext, word usage, words
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