Category Archives: Writers

Off Limits: A Blogging Problem (Also A Writer’s Problem)

Posted on January 8, 2015 by DMW

I have heard writers discuss what is off limits before. What they won’t write about, who they won’t write about. Many author friends say things like, “I’ll have my husband read it, and if he has a problem with it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, blogging, Journal, Personal, Relationships, Social Media, Thoughts, Writers, Writing | Tagged "off limits", anonymity, feelings, people, privacy | 2 Comments

One More Time – Revising, Prepping And Sending Off My Manuscript

Posted on August 10, 2014 by DMW

So, I’m doing this again. You know that thing I said I wouldn’t do. That thing that if I had to do again, I would scratch my own eyes out and gladly bleed out on the table, just so I … Continue reading →

Posted in Editing, Inspiration, Publishing, Writers, Writing | Tagged "medical memoir", editor, epiphany, health, manuscript, memoir, rebirth, revising, revision, writer | Leave a comment

I’m A Writer, Not A Reader: Reading My Writing (Out Loud And In Public) When I Was Absolutely Terrified

Posted on July 22, 2014 by DMW

There are some writers who love attention; Writers who are confident speakers and get a thrill of reading their work to a captivated audience; Writers who are extraverts or just naturals when it comes to public speaking… but none of … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Personal, Writers, Writing | Tagged "Open Mic Night", "public speaking", "story to tell", "writing workshop", blog, challenge, fear, inspiration | Leave a comment

A Case (Kind Of) Of Publishing Envy

Posted on June 19, 2014 by DMW

Have you ever felt like you were lagging behind everyone else… like WAY behind? Lately, these thoughts and frustrations plague me, focusing on, “Why aren’t you published yet?” In the past eighteen months, several of my friends and peers have … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Real Education – The Importance Of Writing Workshops

Posted on May 20, 2014 by DMW

Let me start with saying that I love school. In case my many majors and minors as an undergrad and obtaining my MFA (Master of Fine Arts) wasn’t a testament to that fact. I mean, if I won the lottery … Continue reading →