An amateur is not someone who is merely new. An amateur is a mindset. via Maybe It’s Time to Give Up — Kristen Lamb's Blog My family has a motto: never give up! But recently I've been thinking that sometimes it's okay to let go. Tonight, reading Kristen Lamb's post gave me further perspective. Maybe it will … Continue reading When to give up…thoughts from Kristen Lamb
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The last day of summer…
Today is my last day of summer, and tomorrow I go back to teaching. Honestly, I'm slightly anxious, and I wish summer could last forever. But then I found this awesome Tolkien quote: "The greatest adventure is what lies ahead." - J.R.R. Tolkien I love it! Everyday is a new opportunity for adventure, relationship, trying cool … Continue reading The last day of summer…
Live loved: Uninvited, by Lysa TerKeurst
When I came back from camping this past Sunday, I had a super cool surprise waiting for me. I received my first Faithbox. I had no idea what I would find inside...so fun! When I opened the box, I was stunned to find the book Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst. It's not even supposed to be released until … Continue reading Live loved: Uninvited, by Lysa TerKeurst
Persistence
This morning I finished A Writer's Guide to Persistence, by Jordan Rosenfeld. I digested it slowly, a chapter a day, over the course of the summer. Not only did the book help motivate me, but it also gave me solid practical wisdom and food for thought. Because of this book, I started exercising again; even … Continue reading Persistence
Repost from Ellen Brock: Top 10 Tips for Staying Motivated to Write [Novel Boot Camp #18]
Thank you, Ellen, for doing this video! Staying motivated to write, edit, and finish your novel can be a major challenge for aspiring writers. In this video I provide my top ten tips for staying motivated to write your novel. Source: Top 10 Tips for Staying Motivated to Write [Novel Boot Camp #18]
a little poem for Max
I just wrote this poem to vent some stress, and to remind myself about what matters most. Sure, it needs editing, but here goes: My thoughts can be so critical of the people around me. My thoughts can be so critical of the insecurity and incompetency in me. But I just want to be, and … Continue reading a little poem for Max
Dead fish?
I haven't heard the saying "only dead fish go with the flow" in ages - and this week I've seen it several times...It's got my attention! I'm reposting this picture from: Ligature Collective International Typography Group For the love of letterforms www.behance.net/LigatureCollective
Choosing to write
Everyday, I choose whether to dive in and write, or not. There are a million reasons for me not to write today: these include the insanity of daily life, distraction, laziness, incompetence, procrastination, responsibilities, lack of inspiration, a frozen brain, etc. But the truth is, I can always sit down and write, even if … Continue reading Choosing to write
Video #1, Mirror of Sparrows
I experimented with a little video. It is fun to change up the way I post about my writing journey! Hopefully, I can continue to interact with friends, family and supporters in different and fun ways.
Ed Reid
Last night, I found out that I have a great uncle who was the author of a number of non fiction books on organized crime in New York and Las Vegas. He won a Pulitzer prize for the Brooklyn Herald in 1951 and faced some dicey situations because of his reporting... Ed Reid, author and … Continue reading Ed Reid
Vanessa Fowler 