Tag: friends

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

by robinleeann, 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 robinleeann, 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 robinleeann, 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 robinleeann, 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 robinleeann, 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 … Continue reading Every character has what?

What I noticed after 5 sessions at an editing conference

by robinleeann, posted in My Writing, Writing Stories

It's strange when you think about how words matter the most to us, but yet we don't talk. We sit still by ourselves. Where's the best place to see without people nearby? We pull out our laptops, phones, and anything else we can distract ourselves with. I mean, we're surrounded by our people yet we … Continue reading What I noticed after 5 sessions at an editing conference

Puppies > humans

by robinleeann, posted in My Writing

humans are the worst and I think I’ve known that since I was a kid I never had many friends I didn’t fully trust any strangers I kept to myself whenever I could but I spoke to animals I’d never greet a human but I’d say hi to their dog dogs never judged me for … Continue reading Puppies > humans

Writing every day

by robinleeann, posted in Questions Involving Writing

Writing every day used to be an ideal, a goal. I thought I must be getting somewhere if I improved my skill every day. I had to be. How else was I going to get better? I'd write even if it wasn't good writing. To practice was to improve. It didn't matter what was on … Continue reading Writing every day