Category: Update
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Writing Woes 😩
You know, I feel like my writing “feet” are stuck in the mud. It’s been almost a year since I submitted Book 2 for award/publishing consideration. The first year I wanted to submit, the press closed submissions early and I missed the deadline, so I had to wait until the next submission period opened to…
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Writing Thoughts – Book 2 and Book 3 Mini Updates
I’m supposed to be working on a piece for Book 3. I have idea notes, so I won’t be lost by taking this detour. I was updating my running notes before writing and decided to check Outside Voice and Book 2 to see how many pieces are in each (30 in the first, 1 long…
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Book 2 is Drafted, and I Missed a Deadline (kind of)
I finished working with my Beta Reader a couple of months ago, and it was such a great experience to have someone who didn’t know me personally or as a writer read my second book and totally get what I was going for. Actually, she found themes I hadn’t noticed or intentionally set. Maybe I…
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Book 2 Update
Just a note: I’ve decided to try something different with this book, and I’ll let you know what it is later. Update: I am going into self-edits. It feels exciting and also overwhelming. The main story in Book 2 is one I started as a novel with parallel storylines that intersect at the end but…
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Nice Thick Journals
You know, I was really excited about creating these journals. Like, really excited. Mostly because I haven’t been able to find large journals lately, and I knew if I wanted one, someone else would want one as well. However, my efforts at releasing them are feeling lackluster. I feel like I’ve been talking about them…
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A Pre-Announcement of Sorts (Journal Giveaway)
You know how I like telling you exciting things? Well, I’ve got some news! Side note: does anyone else feel the need to tell people when they’ve injured themselves because they think they need the “awws” and “I hope you feel betters” or is it just me? Like, I injured my finger last night (ripped…
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I Got Unstuck!
It took a few weeks of prayer, sending myself voice-to-text notes, and wandering through the possibilities, but Grace and Mercy have finally let me free! I spent most of Friday breaking through the wall and telling their story. I like it, even though it’s just a first draft. Everything is a first draft this time…
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December Writing Cave Wrap Up
So, we’re at the end of the first week of January and I still haven’t the nerve to log back on socials. This writing cave month was very much needed even though I didn’t get as much writing done as I thought I would. There was quite a bit of reflection, clearing energetic space, making…
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December Writing Cave – Day 14
Well, hello there! No, I have not written another short story yet. BUT I have laid out the general idea and titles (except for 4 pieces) of the short stories I want to include in Book 2! Right now, there are fifteen stories I want to include in this book. A couple of them have…
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I’m Still Here and Changes are Coming
I’ve never really liked job searching, you know. All the scrolling, reading, updating, cover letter-ing, and submitting gets overwhelming after a while. So, to break up some of the monotony, I’ve been indulging in career conferences and webinars about pivoting and finding the right career. And I’ve been inspired. I attended a webinar yesterday about…
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