It doesn't matter how long it takes you to get there. Just the fact that you get there is worth it.
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Happy birthday
Heyyyyyy! Happy birthday! I hope your day is going good so far. Even though this moment is the last Part of the day I’ll consider “your day.” Uh, here’s a gift—just for you! I put in the considerable amount of time. I hope you shop where everyone shops. Here’s a gift card to Target, Walmart…Amazon? … Continue reading Happy birthday
Different types of editing: developmental
When you get into editing, you realize that there’s so many different types of editing. You can’t just say you’re an editor. Are you a developmental editor? Or line editor? Do you want to edit medical books or sci fi novels? An editor has to be as specific as possible to advertise themselves. The first … Continue reading Different types of editing: developmental
A small change for female writers
My old coworker got a job at Barnes & Noble and loves it. But she got so frustrated there once because an older man refused to buy a book from any female writer - in 2018. He's the customer that publishers are afraid of. Because some people still believe females cannot write well. Most female writers … Continue reading A small change for female writers
Repeating themes mean…
I went through all my posts on this blog and found that I keep writing about being creatively exhausted. I don't know when this started, but I have about five or more posts about it. They all seem relevant to when I wrote them. I say something different a bit each time, but they're all … Continue reading Repeating themes mean…
Writers everywhere
Us writers hate what we create We stare at page after page The words all mix together in the end There's thousands—no—millions of better writers But there's always a moment, a flicker When the world doesn't seem so mean We will all write something beautiful today Only a few people will know; it's our little secret … Continue reading Writers everywhere
Always
There’s a tranquility in stormsThe world may crash and burnThe rain may pour and screamBut there’s a glint of light That hope shines fromThe light inside of youAnd the people surrounding youIt gleams through the wall of water Always. Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
#1 writing mistake
Over the years, I've read hundreds of novels and short stories. One mistake sticks out the most: showing the story instead of telling it. Telling a story is when a writer states their story in a bland tone. An example would be: There was mist over the lake. Showing your story is when actions describe what's going … Continue reading #1 writing mistake
