Have you ever had a period of time where you simply feel, for lack of a better word, lost? In truth, you’re not actually lost, you just feel like a piece of yourself is missing. It’s an immensely large piece, so it would be hard not to notice the emptiness in your soul. For many … Continue reading Feelings You Can’t Quite Put Your Finger On
Writing
You Must…
I'm certain this was a serious quote, but it simply made me chuckle. If I drank the way I write, I'd never be able to function as a writer.
Apparently, Some People Can’t Read Warnings…
I think I make myself incredibly clear. Clear to the point of overly repetitive! I'm starting to think I should come with a warning label, because some people are so stupid they cannot read the simplest of statements. If you read my editor's profile I strictly state that I will NOT do sample edits. I … Continue reading Apparently, Some People Can’t Read Warnings…
Mid-Week Musings
"This life, which had been the tomb of his virtue and of his honour, is but a walking shadow; a poor player, that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more: it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." -William Shakespeare I am … Continue reading Mid-Week Musings
There Are Days
There are days, weeks, months even, when I have absolutely nothing to say. It doesn't mean I've shut down or that the thoughts and ideas in my head have stopped, it simply means I've got nothing to say. Sometimes it's very individualized. I have friends I speak with regularly that I do not tire of, … Continue reading There Are Days
Characters Are Not…
"Characters are not created by writers. They pre-exist and have to be found" –Elizabeth Bowen *If you're anything like me, the most unique characters are a part of your every day life!*
Saturday Morning Humor
I have been lucky (and not so lucky) to read a LOT of books long before they were ever published. The other day I was asked how crucial the editing process is. I said "As an editor, making sure your work is properly edited and not riddled with mistakes and errors is of the utmost … Continue reading Saturday Morning Humor
