In writing, you must kill all your darlings. – William Faulkner
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Grammatically incorrect song titles
This week, I finished up with a grammar course that I was taking, and the last handout my teacher gave
Continue readingBooks, books, and more books
I don’t want to use many words here because I need them all for my NaNoWriMo word count. In the
Continue readingThey only come out at night
“Night-time awakens a more alert chemistry in me.” – Thomas Wolfe I’ve always heard that writing in the morning is
Continue readingA room of my own (sort of)
“A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction.” ― Virginia Woolf,
Continue readingI love an unreliable narrator
Contrary to what you might hear in writing classes and workshops, your narrator doesn’t have to be likeable. She can
Continue readingBlood, Bones & Butter (and Writing)
I didn’t really expect to like Gabrielle Hamilton’s Blood, Bones & Butter. Aside from the fact that it’s written by
Continue readingLetting Go of the Words
If you create web content, you need to read Letting Go of the Words by Janice (Ginny) Redish. Chapter 7
Continue readingDust yourself off and try again
Yesterday, I had one of those magical days that is completely dedicated to writing. It started out okay, but it
Continue readingWhy joining a book club can help your writing
I’ve always wanted to be part of a book club and 2011 was the year I finally did it. Joining the
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