No, you are not in an alternate universe, I am reviewing an album. I’m actually just flat out recommending it. As an author and creative I make playlists for every novel, I have a general writing playlist, and I play music when I’m crafting (and usually singing along, but that’s another story for another day).Continue reading “Friday Fun Review: “Painted” (Deluxe Edition) by Lucky Daye”
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Writing Insight: Inagural Post
Each month, I will post a lesson or tip regarding writing: techniques, inspiration, revising/editing, etc. and answer any questions you may have regarding writing. Post any questions in the comments below, and I will answer them in subsequent “Writing Insight” posts. I look forward to hearing from you!
. . .Then This is for You! (A Post about Target Audiences)
When I think about an audience for a piece, I think about not what I want to say, but what does someone who’s going to pick up this piece of writing want to hear? In business writing, it’s all about audience: it’s about connecting to them, respecting them, and most of the time, soliciting theirContinue reading “. . .Then This is for You! (A Post about Target Audiences)”
Critiquing
I hadn’t met with a writing critique group in a long time. Last month, I temporarily got over my fear of meeting new people and went to my first critique group. A critique group where you read your work aloud. Why did I ever decide to do this? But read I did–in a public place–andContinue reading “Critiquing”
Voids
Right now, I am experiencing what can only be described as a creative void. It’s like my creativity and vitality are stuck in a white room with no doors or windows, sitting in a white chair unable to move. I can hear the dull roar of life just outside the room, but nothing is discernible;Continue reading “Voids”
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