Category Archives: Writing

An Open Letter To The AWP #AWP16

Posted on September 1, 2015 by DMW

Last April, I attended my first-ever AWP (Association of Writers & Writing Programs) conference. I was nervous and excited. Nervous because I am profoundly deaf, so any type of public forum can be difficult and that’s with the proper accommodations. … Continue reading →

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AWP Strikes Out, Kate Gale Doesn’t Do It Any Favors

Posted on August 26, 2015 by DMW

AWP (the Association of Writers and Writing Programs) has come under fire for its lack of inclusion and transparency. Basically, a bunch of people proposed panels geared towards “minority issues” – good God, I hate that phrase – and they … Continue reading →

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Here We Go: Justalittlered 2.0 – Focus, Splits And My Reviews’ Relocation

Posted on July 20, 2015 by DMW

If you read my blog on a regular basis, you’ve probably noticed some changes the past few weeks. I haven’t written a single review, including a Guilty Pleasures post all month. And I’m posting less than my regular four-posts-per week. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, blogger, blogging, Journal, Thoughts, Writing | Tagged changing direction, evolution, journey, new blog, review, Reviews, split into two | 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 →

Posted in Editing, Inspiration, Personal, Publishing, Writing | Tagged "creative nonfiction", deadline, first time, Nonfiction, personal essay, personal goal, submission, writer, writing contest | Leave a comment

Dear Blog… I Think It’s Time To Split (You) Up

Posted on June 24, 2015 by DMW

Seventeen months ago, I was a blogging virgin. I didn’t know what to expect, if it would pick up, if I would enjoy it, if others would enjoy and follow what I wrote about, or if I could stick to … Continue reading →