Category Archives: Writing

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 →

Posted in Editing, Education, Events, Inspiration, Personal, Publishing, Thoughts, Writing | Tagged "creative collective", "road trip", "writing conference", anxiety, AWP, business, deaf, deafness, excitement, friends, learning, networking, relationships, reunion, travel, writers | Leave a comment

The Problem With Two Spaces, And The Myths Surrounding It (It’s Not An “Old People” Problem)

Posted on March 17, 2015 by DMW

I’m a writer, but writing doesn’t pay the bills, and in order to do that I have my own editing/writing services business. Over the years I have dealt with new writers, established authors, prospective students, students ranging from freshmen to … Continue reading →

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The Magic Of “Meant To Be” Stories

Posted on March 6, 2015 by DMW

Every now and then, a writer needs to research something for a project. Maybe an article, maybe a book, but even when it comes to fiction, the more realistic everything is, the more accessible the piece is to the reader. … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, Inspiration, Writing | Tagged "meant to be", "new story", "story idea", book, excitement, passion, research, thoughts, writer | Leave a comment

My First Blogiversary

Posted on February 15, 2015 by DMW

It’s hard to believe, but today marks one year since I first started this blog. One year to the day. I was really hesitant about starting a blog, and I had no idea if it was something that I would … Continue reading →

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Running Low And Behind – This Battery Needs A Jumpstart!

Posted on February 5, 2015 by DMW

I usually have “Thursday” blogs done in advance. Thursday is my most popular day… but today when I tried to write something (and I have a bucket of reserve ideas) nothing clicked. And my motto is not to force something … Continue reading →