The other day, a non-writer friend of mine complimented me on how I was able to complete a certain writing project on top of my other work. Being naturally dismissive of compliments, I responded, “Oh, writing comes easy for me.” And then I wondered why I had just lied to my friend. Writing doesn’t come easy […]
Writer's Life
I Got Knocked Down: A Story of Rejections and Hope
The original title of this post, as I planned it on my editorial calendar, was “How to Stay Sane and Keep Writing During The Holidays.” I still think that’s a great title. Problem is, I don’t feel qualified to write it right now. I’ve fallen off my writing horse this past week. I’ve stumbled, and I’m […]
4th Anniversary Blog Post: The Juicy Stuff
I thought I’d spend my anniversary writing about things I don’t typically share on this blog. The “juicy stuff,” if you will, about my life. Let’s start with the serious stuff: My politics. I rarely write about politics online because there’s nothing more divisive to a community than political opinion, and I don’t want to encourage that. But […]
Shine The Light On Your Work
Most writers accept the idea that it’s only other writers who understand us. We close our office doors and connect with each other via social media, or attend conferences so we can excitedly talk about writing with real people. Because our work is so private and often happens silently, we’re accustomed to the idea that our families […]
2015 Writer’s Digest Conference Recap: DIY MFA love!
“I love this so much, I want to cry.” Those were the words running through my head all weekend, as I traversed the halls of the Roosevelt Hotel from conference session to keynote speech to networking event. Not the most poetic thought, maybe, but it echoed what was in my heart. I love writing, talking […]
2015 Writer’s Digest Conference Prep
Packing List for the Writer’s Digest Conference, this coming Friday-Sunday in New York City. In no particular order: 1. A sense of humor to overcome any traveling or hotel-related mishaps 2. Books on my Kindle, podcasts and a new Great Courses on my iPhone for the train ride 3. Cash for tipping and drinks 4. […]