I’ve written a lot about blogging in the past couple of weeks, from How To Start A Blog to my 5th Blog-Aversary. So today I thought I’d share some of my favorite blogs. I do almost all my blog reading through Feedly, an app on my phone. Feedly compiles all my blog reading into one […]
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How To Start A Blog
Earlier in the summer, I got a comment on a blog post from Marie who said she was starting a blog and asked for some tips. I gave her a few ideas in the comments section, but I realized the question was perfect for a full-length post. As I approach my 5 year blog-aversary, with over […]
I Told A Lie About Writing
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 […]
January Book Review: The White House, a Bakery, and Blogging
Welcome to the monthly book review! At the end of each month, I review the books I’ve read. Enjoy! The Book: The Residence: Inside the Private World of The White House by Kate Andersen Brower The Category: Nonfiction In Three Words: Presidential Staff Secrets Biggest Takeaway: I love reading history from new angles, and this was one I’d never […]
How To Brainstorm A Book Idea
People often ask writers how they get their ideas. I’ve read and listened to many author interviews, and most say that a character or place comes to them first, and they create the story from there. That’s never been the case for me. I’ve always needed to choose the structure first; that’s what inspires me, […]
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 […]