Tag: friends

Common writer mistakes #12

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Common Writer Mistakes

#12 — Not using plain language Recently, I've seen some writers try to up their vocabulary. It feels as if they’re opening a thesaurus and writing the words they find down. Some of these words include specific plant or animal names, scientific words, uncommon verbs, etc. Grackle. Fervent. Reveille. Ostentatious. Imbibes. But it's better to … Continue reading Common writer mistakes #12

What I wish I saw more in books

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Books

I’ve read countless books and loved them, but I also feel that there are parts of life that many books don’t mention. There is so much that doesn’t make it to the bookshelves. As a disclaimer, most of the books I’ve read are YA fiction, so this is mostly criticizing that genre. But some of … Continue reading What I wish I saw more in books

Maybe friends (haiku)

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in My Writing

If you had a clueor a hint that I exist,we could be good friends. Copyright © Robin LeeAnn

A writer’s journey (part eight) – blogging, more research, and twitter

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in A Writer's Journey

It has been a while since I’ve written one of these. I’ve been meaning to, but my busy schedule took control for a little bit. I have three topics in the title, because I’ve seen the most growth in these areas. Let’s go one by one. Blogging As I mentioned here before, my blog has … Continue reading A writer’s journey (part eight) – blogging, more research, and twitter

Inspiration for the late bloomers

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Motivation

I found a great quote from Sarah Anderson, and I thought I'd repeat it for all my fellow artists out there: It's okay to be a late bloomer. Everyone moves at their own pace. The pressure to do things at a specific time in your life takes away the vital space and thoughtfulness needed to … Continue reading Inspiration for the late bloomers

Control your life

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in My Writing

Sometimes I want to visit the world. Other times I want to watch the world burn. Sometimes I want to go somewhere with friends. Other times I just want to be alone forever. Sometimes I want to relax for a little while. Other times I work until I can’t walk anymore. But who are you … Continue reading Control your life

All shields break

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in My Writing

Shield your daughter The world’s gonna get her Teach her what’s right and wrong Tell her that your 神 is the one But she must know magic isn’t real Before even watching Frozen She can’t hang out with "bad" kids She ends up with your older friends But she’s old enough now that Her shield’s … Continue reading All shields break

Every character has what?

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Writing Advice

Characters are unique, because they all have a little human in them. Even if they're witches who want to burn the world, they need something the readers can connect to. The other day, I rolled my eyes at my friend. We have been close for years, but some parts of him are annoying. Spending more … Continue reading Every character has what?