Category Archives: Writing

Writing Through Trauma – I Never Thought I Would Go There

Posted on January 13, 2015 by DMW

Writing about personal experiences is hard. Writing about the worst times in your life without ranting or breaking down, balancing the raw emotions and the battle with authentic memories is something else entirely. And when you write experiences that have … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Journal, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts, Writing | Tagged "creative nonfiction", "essay writing", "writing workshop", memoir, memories, PTSD, trauma | 2 Comments

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

Suddenly Inspired, Enthused, Determined, Resolved: I Am Going To Be Published

Posted on January 6, 2015 by DMW

Ten days ago I was bit by a whole lot of inspiration. Normally, when inspiration comes crashing in on me, I can understand where it comes from. I may be on a romantic weekend getaway; or hiking in the mountains, … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, Inspiration, Publishing, Writing | Tagged 2015, goals, ideas, publication, resolutions, submit | Leave a comment

Days of Thankfulness

Posted on December 4, 2014 by DMW

So I meant to do 30 Days of Thankfulness on Facebook, but NaNoWriMo kind of consumed my life. 😛 So, I have collected all of my thanks here. Here are my 30 days of thankfulness. I apologize in advance if … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, home, Inspiration, Journal, Life, Love, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts, Writing | Tagged friends, gratitude, growth, learning, reflection, thankful | 2 Comments

The End Of NaNoWriMo

Posted on December 1, 2014 by DMW

November is over, which means that National Novel Writing Month has officially ended. How did you do? I was behind for the entire month, and I mean like really behind. I kept writing in this step ladder fashion. I would … Continue reading →