Confession: I've not gotten very far with my reading of His Family by Ernest Poole. Reading Frustration! I'm in a reading dearth. My brain is having a hard time committing to slowing down enough to get any reading done. Even this post, my brain is telling me I need to vacuum, or do laundry, whichContinue reading "My Impression of His Family"
Because Writers Write
3rd year in a row entering the Flash Fiction contest from the University of Iowa (proud alumn here!) I've learned a couple things from my previous entries. If I don't win I will get depressed. I will! No matter how hard I think my way out of it, the expectation is still there that thisContinue reading "Because Writers Write"
On Deck for the Pulitzer Tour
I've decided to call my New Year's Write-alution The Pulitzer Tour. That way if you those of you who want to pop in from time to time won't feel pressured to catch up or frustrated that you have to slow down. Hop on anytime! Let us know what you've read and how you liked itContinue reading "On Deck for the Pulitzer Tour"
New Year’s Write-alutions
Since we all make some kind of writing goals in the new year, I'm taking this opportunity to kick of my new series. As you may know, I'm a huge advocate of reading and analyzing accomplished authors and great stories as an invaluable tool to strengthen your own writing. For me, the two major piecesContinue reading "New Year’s Write-alutions"
Reading for Writing – A top tip to improve your work!
Read, Read, READ! But what?
5 ways to overcome rusty writing
4th in a 5 part series on coping with rejection as a writer.
Laura J. Hanson 