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 […]
Seasonal Effective Goals: Re-Post
Note from Leanne: Hi everyone! As December is such a busy month, I’m running a series of my most popular past posts from the past year alternating with new material every week. This one, published early in 2015, is once again a subject for me to ponder as I plan my goals for 2016. Related: […]
November Book Review: Freakonomics, Character and Foodie Memoir
Welcome to the November book review! At the end of each month, I review the books I’ve read. Enjoy! This month, I’m rolling over a few of the goodies from October, because I stumbled into a treasure trove of reading wealth in the early fall. Unfortunately, I did not have the same luck in November. At the end […]
Thank You To These Awesome Writers…
This Thanksgiving, I’d like to offer gratitude to writers who have inspired me and influenced my craft. From the depths of my writing heart, I would like to thank… Sara Letourneau, for awing me with the diversity and prolificacy of your blog, and for being my DIY MFA buddy. Ann Kroeker, for quick-to-absorb, powerfully direct writing lessons […]
How To Pull Off A Writing Boot Camp
Earlier this fall, I decided to focus on prepping my novel based on the Blizzard of 1888, with the goal of beginning the actual writing during winter vacation. I planned to take a break from the novel in December to write my annual Christmas short story about the Wallaby baking party (the sequel to Sugar […]
November “What I’m Into:” Organization Systems and Bubble Bath
This month features a collection of very low-tech life hacks and happiness boosters! This month, I’m into… My Christmas gift organization system. I love nonfiction books that give me a new tool for improving my life. After I read The Organized Mind by Daniel J. Levitin, I changed the way I write to-do lists for work. […]