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Learning by growing (haikus)

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in My Writing

i. This space is not mineWhite walls with empty tablesBut I could grow here ii. Time turned into yearsSpinning faster than its lightI couldn't stop and pause iii. The sun came aroundAsking if I had seen youI sighed at white walls Copyright © Robin LeeAnn

Random quotes I heard from writers

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Writing Stories

It has been a while since I have done a fun post, so here you go. As I took notes during AWP this year, I ended up writing down random sentences writers said that stuck out to me. These sentences sound strange but fun out of context. They also almost sound like writing prompts. Here … Continue reading Random quotes I heard from writers

First lines given – #4

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in First Lines Given

Welcome to First Lines Given! If that sentence confuses you, here's a link to where I explain what this is. Today's first line is by LJ! She said: Love the imagery in this one. Here's the result: I looked out the window at the rain trickling down the glass. The droplets raced each other down. … Continue reading First lines given – #4

Glass chains have shattered

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in My Writing

Touch the glass wallAnd shatter it all I don’t mean toBut I’m about to explode Can’t keep me here for longUnless you want the storm too Cause the chains are goneAnd I’m tired of waiting---------For someone else’s approval Copyright © Robin LeeAnn

20 Questions Book Tag

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Book Tags

Hey everyone!   Since the last book tag went well, I decided to do another! I found this one on abooknation's blog, and it seems fun and unique. So, here we go! 1. How many books are too many in a series? Depends on the series.   For example, The Mortal Instruments was well written … Continue reading 20 Questions Book Tag

Another (puppy-full) year again

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Randomness

It's been another 365 days, so I leveled up again. Well, I did yesterday; the eighth is my real birthday. Anyway, I decided to share something that makes everyone smile: puppies. So, here's some cute photos of my puppies: Lucky: Jack: Willow: (She's a bonus puppy because she's not fully mine.) I hope everyone has … Continue reading Another (puppy-full) year again

11 editing tips from a professional

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Writing Advice

At the ACES conference, one session had many editing tips for editors and writers. Here are some: Check all quotations (to see if it is a verified source) Don't ignore your inner voice (when it says something's wrong) Omit needless words Favor active voice (because we need passive voice sometimes) Edit out loud Advice is … Continue reading 11 editing tips from a professional

To all new artists:

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Motivation

For a new artist, being "bad" could be discouraging. It's hard to continue when everything you do is nothing compared to others. Well, I was listening to the podcast Ear Biscuits, and here's what Rhett had to say about it: "I think hopefully one of the things that has been demonstrated here is that: if you … Continue reading To all new artists: