Tag Archives: writing process

When Writing Is Hard: 2017 Version

Posted on December 18, 2017 by

This post of mine came through my FB memories feed last week. I talked about when writing gets hard. Not simply challenging, but “it’s too hard, I can’t do it.” I wrote the following: “…writing looked like insomnia. I had … Continue reading →

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When Music Makes the Story Come Alive

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

A fellow writer in my writing organization recently asked what song we imagine for the ending credits for our novels-turned-movies. Easy! I know ‘em all. Novel 1: “The Sound of Sunshine” (Michael Franti and Spearhead) first, then “Jabulani – Rejoice” … Continue reading →

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Saturday Summation – 06 May 2017

Posted on May 6, 2017 by

Bits and pieces of things that caught my eye not only for my own interest, but enough to want to share with you, too… Hey. Long time no linking, yes? Let’s start getting back into the swing of things… Writing … Continue reading →

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Nature and Music: Nurturing the Writerly Soul

Posted on November 14, 2016 by

I meant to write this up and post it last Monday – you know, back when I felt hope and optimism – but since this little writing story started with music and ended with music, and because more music came … Continue reading →

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Saturday Summation – 20 August 2016

Posted on August 20, 2016 by

Bits and pieces of things that caught my eye not only for my own interest, but enough to want to share with you, too… Reading Stuff: Fanfiction, Wattpad, and now Hooked. This is a pretty cool new bite-sized story source … Continue reading →

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Saturday Summation – 30 April 2016

Posted on April 30, 2016 by

Bits and pieces of things that caught my eye not only for my own interest, but enough to want to share with you, too… Reading Stuff: I’m betting if you are an avid reader, you already know it to be … Continue reading →

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Full Stop

Posted on April 19, 2016 by

For one of my jobs, I work in an elementary school and one of my roles there is to work with small groups of students in “Tech Squads”. We have a 1:1 iPad scenario with our 3rd and 4th graders … Continue reading →

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